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By Oscar Okhifo
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Anambra State, Nicholas Ukachukwu, has declared that the party is now a formidable political force capable of defeating the ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), led by Governor Charles Soludo.
Speaking to State House correspondents after receiving the symbolic APC flag from President Bola Tinubu at the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja, Ukachukwu expressed confidence in the party’s readiness for the upcoming November 8 governorship election.
According to him, the APC’s political structure and support base in Anambra have significantly expanded, especially following his defection from APGA , a move he said brought along his extensive political team from across all senatorial zones of the state.
“When I left APGA, I left with all my supporters. That makes APC stronger,” Ukachukwu stated.
He described Anambra as being trapped in a “one-party system,” which he vowed to end in November.
“I ran on a joint ticket with the current governor. I was a former APGA senatorial candidate. Now we’ve all joined APC . Myself, my deputy, and other leaders across the zones,” he explained.
According to Ukachukwu, APC now boasts of a wide-reaching network in Anambra, asserting that “nothing is left of APGA in the state.”
He also claimed that a broader coalition involving multiple parties including the Labour Party and Young Progressives Party (YPP), to oust the incumbent government was on the way.
“Over 80 support groups have aligned with us. People from Labour, YPP, even APGA, are joining us.
“We’ve seen it happen in Zamfara, in Imo — incumbents have lost before, even in Anambra. Now the real leaders are with APC,” he stated.
Ukachukwu also revealed that President Tinubu was pleased with the campaign’s momentum and the reception he received during his recent visit to the state.
“He gave us the charge to bring Anambra to the centre. He was happy with how ready we are. Now it’s time to deliver,” he added.
On internal party cohesion following the APC governorship primaries, Ukachukwu noted that the party’s National Working Committee, led by its chairman Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, had managed to reconcile almost all factions in the state. “We are almost all together now, united for victory” he said.