By Mary Onyia
Nicholas Ukachukwu has emerged as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the upcoming November 8, 2025, Anambra State governorship election, securing a landslide victory in the party’s primary.
The results, announced on Sunday by the Chairman of the APC Electoral Committee and Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, showed Ukachukwu receiving 1,455 votes, while his closest rival, Valentine Ozigbo, garnered just 67 votes. Other contestants, Johnbosco Onunkwo and Edozie Madu, scored 26 and 8 votes, respectively. There were also 26 invalid votes.
In his acceptance speech, Ukachukwu thanked President Bola Tinubu, the APC National Working Committee, and the Electoral Committee for ensuring a smooth and transparent primary process. He also called on his fellow contestants to unite and support his candidacy, emphasizing the importance of securing Anambra for the APC in the upcoming election.
“I have had a longstanding influence in Anambra politics and played a key role in the emergence of past governors,” Ukachukwu said. “Now, I am ready to lead and father myself in this new role.”
Meanwhile, Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo has secured the governorship ticket of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), running unopposed with 3,260 votes. In his acceptance speech, Soludo reassured party members that he would continue to work tirelessly to deliver for the people of Anambra if re-elected.
With Ukachukwu as the APC candidate, Soludo representing APGA, and George Moughalu of the Labour Party also in the race, the stage is set for a fierce battle in the November 8, 2025, governorship election in Anambra State.