# The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has presented party flags to 44 candidates contesting various legislative positions in Anambra State and announced its adoption of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as its preferred presidential candidate for the 2027 general election.
The event, which also marked the party’s campaign flag-off, was held at Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka, on Friday, November 6, 2026, with APGA unveiling more than 253 candidates across the federation.
Speaking at the event, APGA National Leader and Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, said the party’s strategic alignment at the national level was aimed at consolidating progress and sustaining effective governance structures across the state and country.
Soludo charged the candidates to embark on vigorous door-to-door campaigns, urging them to communicate their messages directly to the electorate and distinguish facts from emotions
# The Anambra State Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, Mrs. Chinyere Esther Onyekesi, has pledged the massive support of women across the state for the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Onyekesi made the pledge at Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka, during the party’s campaign flag-off rally, which featured the formal presentation of APGA flag bearers for the 2027 elections.
Speaking at the rally, Onyekesi congratulated Governor Chukwuma Soludo on the achievements of his administration, describing the ongoing transformation across Anambra as a testament to his commitment to good governance and development.
She also commended the APGA National Chairman, Barr. Sly Ezeokenwa, for his leadership and efforts towards strengthening the party, expressing confidence in APGA’s capacity to sustain its political dominance in the state.
# APGA Candidate For Ogbaru Two State Constituency, Speaker Udeze, Receives Party’s Flag Ahead Of Feb 6, 2027 House Of Assembly Election.
The Speaker of Anambra State House of Assembly and APGA Candidate for Ogbaru Two State Constituency in the forthcoming February 6, 2027 House of Assembly election, Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze has been handed over the party’s flag by Governor Chukwuma Soludo to authenticate his primary election victory on May 23, 2026 when APGA members in the area unanimously elected the Speaker to run again in appreciation of his people oriented leadership and effective representation of the people of Ogbaru Two Constituency.
Speaking shortly after receiving the flag during the APGA Campaign Flag-Off at the Dr.Alex Ekwueme Square Awka, Rt.Hon.Udeze commended the APGA National Leader and Governor of the State, Prof.Chukwuma Soludo, National and State Working Committees of the party, APGA faithful in the State and particularly members of APGA in Ogbaru Two Constituency for the confidence reposed in him as well as their support to his aspiration, assuring that he will not disappoint them.
# Anambra State Town Unions Council (ASTUC) Youth Wing, has recognised some personalities as community role models and charged them to continued delivering selfless service to their community and making integrity their personal motto at all times.
The award ceremony held in Ajalli, Orumba North Headquarters saw 16 persons from the communities that make up the council area receive awards.
The ceremony also witnessed the showcase of the rich cultural heritage of the council.
Addressing the crowd, the National President of ASTUC Youth Wing, Comrade Ken Okoli said it is a great thing to have Governor Chukwuna Soludo who knows the value of inculcating positive values in citizens of the state especially in young people to reflect on the sobriquet of the state through their character and conduct as a plus for the state.
Comrade Okoli explained that the award ceremony is not a mere recognition but a way of celebrating distinguished individuals whose contributions, exemplary leadership and commitment to community development have continued to inspire younger generations.
He called on the community role models to continue making their lights of their live shine for young people to continue learning from them, emphasising the need to build a generation driven by patriotism, self-reliance, discipline, truth, justice, dignity of labour, religious and ethnic tolerance and love.
# The Anambra State Sector Commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps, Mrs Bridget Ashekhuno has called for concerted efforts in ensuring safety on the highways
Speaking on a Radio programme, Tonimas Half Hour, Mrs Ashekhuno who described road safety as a collective responsibility, urged critical stakeholders in road safety business to assist the corps in realizing its mandate especially as it concerns reducing crashes on the highways.
According to the Sector Commander, Ashekhuno, officers and men of the commission have continued to show commitment, resilience and due diligence in the discharge of their duties and urged motoring public to always ensure that their vehicles are in good condition before plying the highway.
She called on the private sector and good spirited individuals to support the FRSC with tow trucks which she said will go along way in helping the corps remove obstructing vehicles on the roads to reduce accidents.
Mrs Ashekhuno disclosed that the corps has step up its sensitization and public enlightenment especially in motor parks towards educating drivers on the inherent dangers of overspeeding, dangerous overtakings, overloading and taking calls while driving, among others.
She commended Governor Chukwuma Soludo for all his support to the FRSC in Anambra State, adding that the corps will continue to collaborate with other sister agencies to record steady progress in their statutory duties.
# The ongoing transformation of Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University Teaching Hospital (COOUTH), Awka, has received commendation from the Governing Council of the institution, following an official visit to the hospital during which members of the council inspected some of its newly upgraded facilities and assessed the progress of ongoing reforms.
Conducting the Council round the teaching hospital, the Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the hospital, Dr. Maureen Umeakuewulu, highlighted the hospital’s infrastructural development, improvements in patient care and the need to strengthen institutional collaboration between the university and its teaching hospital.
Among the major developments she highlighted during the visit were the establishment of a state-of-the-art trauma centre by Governor Chukwuma Soludo, renovation of critical hospital facilities, installation of solar-powered streetlights to ensure 24-hour illumination, improvement of oxygen delivery systems in emergency units and introduction of an Emergency Care Pack to strengthen emergency response and enhance patient care.
# The organising team of Okpa Fiesta has called for stronger collaboration with the Anambra State Government and other stakeholders to promote cultural heritage, support young entrepreneurs and create networking opportunities for young people.
The team made the call during a visit to the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Chukwuma Soludo on New Media, Dr. Ejimofor Opara, in appreciation of his support for the festival over the years.
The delegation, led by Ms Lucia Enahoro, said Opara’s participation in previous editions and his encouragement of youth-led initiatives informed the decision to recognise him and seek his continued support.
# The Mayor of Onitsha South Local Government Area, Hon. Ikechukwu Mofunanya, has given traders occupying unauthorised roadside spaces at Ochanja Central Market until next week to vacate, warning that enforcement measures would follow non-compliance.
Mofunanya issued the directive during an unannounced inspection of Block O of the market, following concerns over a partially collapsed building and the continued obstruction of public spaces by roadside traders.
The inspection was aimed at assessing the condition of the affected building, which had reportedly suffered a partial collapse and a previous fire outbreak, as well as identifying potential safety risks to traders, customers and other market users.
Speaking during the exercise, the mayor expressed displeasure over traders’ continued disregard for previous government directives prohibiting roadside trading and the occupation of unauthorised spaces.
“We have warned them several times, but they have continued to take our warnings for granted,” he said.
