Anambra Guber Race: Soludo, Moughalu Pick APGA, LP Governorship Tickets

By Praise Chinecherem

Anambra State governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo and former Managing Director of National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), Chief George Moughalu have emerged as candidates of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and Labour Party (LP), respectively ahead of November 8, 2025 guber poll.

Soludo was returned unopposed in a voice affirmation by 3,260 delegates of the party present at APGA primary.

The Governor who also retained his current deputy, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim as a running mate, assured the party faithful of his readiness to work harder without failing to satisfy people of the State.

“I am humbled by this historic display of solidarity to be able to the flag of our party again, and I want to say that I accept this nomination wholeheartedly.

“Anambra will keep rising with the progressive leadership that we have had through APGA, and I will continue to appreciate the leadership of the party,” he noted.

Earlier, Returning officer for APGA primary election, Mr Uche Nwegbo explained that the total delegates at the poll were 3,260, while 3,175 were accredited to vote and the total number of invalid votes were four.

At the LP primary held in Awka, Muoghalu polled a total of 573 votes to defeat his only rival, Mr John Nwosu who secured 19 votes. Nwosu had earlier written to the party leadership, declining participation in the primary.

The LP governorship primary which was witnessed by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and observers, was participated by 649 delegates out of which 601 persons were accredited with a record of 592 valid votes cast and 5 invalid votes.

The Chairman of the LP Governorship election committee/Returning Officer, Barrister Bennett Etanabene, while declaring Moughalu as winner, claimed that Anambra State has been destined to produce the next President of Nigeria starting from winning the November 8 gubernatorial seat.

In an acceptance speech, the party flag bearer, Chief George Moughalu extended hand of fellowship to his opponent, John Nwosu, noting that with unity among the stakeholders, their victory would be assured.

Moughalu, who said he was battle ready to defeat the incumbent governor, Chukwuma Soludo of APGA, explained that his capacity and experience in public service and politics was a surebet.

“I’m politically experienced. I have served at various levels, held leadership of several political parties and board head. Our security infrastructure have failed. Our people have lost their confidence in the affairs of the State.

“I will justify the confidence you reposed on me. Anambra State will be better. Trust me. Check my political trajectory. One thing about nature is that you can’t give what you don’t have. What quantum of light can you bring. I will bring the light of glory for the benefits of Ndi Anambra,” he added.

Meanwhile, crisis rocked the All Progressives Congress (APC) with three aspirants, Sir Paul Chukwuma, Dr Obiora Okonkwo and Hon. Chukwuma Umeoji stepping down for Mr Valentine Ozigbo and Nicholas Ukachukwu for the party primary yet to be conducted.