Leadnaija
In a decisive victory at the All Progressives Congress (APC) 2025 gubernatorial primaries in Anambra State, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu has emerged as the party’s flagbearer ahead of the upcoming governorship election.
The results, announced by the Chairman of the APC Electoral Committee and Governor of Cross River State, His Excellency Senator Prince Bassey Edet Otu, showed an overwhelming endorsement of Ukachukwu by party delegates across the state.
The final tally is as follows:
Nicholas Ukachukwu – 1,455 votes
Valentine Ozigbo – 67 votes
Johnbosco Onunkwo – 26 votes
Edozie Madu – 8 votes
Invalid votes – 26
In his acceptance speech, Prince Ukachukwu extended his heartfelt gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for ensuring a hitch-free and transparent intraparty election process. He also commended the APC National Working Committee, Governor Bassey Otu and his team, his co-contenders, and all delegates for their roles in the successful conduct of the primary.
Prince Ukachukwu called on his fellow aspirants to unite and rally around his candidacy, emphasizing that “the most important thing now is to deliver Anambra to the APC.”
Reflecting on his longstanding influence in Anambra politics, Ukachukwu remarked, “I have been instrumental to the emergence of successive governors in Anambra over the years. I have played the role of a godfather, but now, I am ready to father myself.”
He assured party members and the people of Anambra of his unwavering commitment to their trust, pledging not to disappoint them as he prepares to challenge the incumbent administration led by Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).
With this landslide victory, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu sets the stage for a heated 2025 gubernatorial contest in Anambra State.
