The entire political architecture of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA
unanimously endorsed Prof. Chukwuma Soludo as the candidate of the party ahead of the November 8 governorship election.
The exercise was transparently conducted under the watchful eyes of officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) from both the federal and state levels, who monitored the entire process from accreditation to collation, attesting to its orderliness and credibility.
Angel Network News (ANN) reports that
the APGA convention, held at the Alex Ekwueme Square recorded 3,260 accredited delegates, out of which 3,175 cast their votes.
Of those, 3,168 were valid, with only four invalid entries, each one of the valid votes going to Soludo, a clean sweep that underscored the confidence reposed in his leadership.
Chairman of the electoral committee, Chief Nwaegbo Uche, officially declared Soludo returned as the party’s candidate, citing the unprecedented support across the board.
In his acceptance speech, Governor Soludo paid homage to the founding spirit of APGA, describing it as the first registered progressive party in Nigeria, dating back to 2002.
He expressed gratitude to mdi Anambra, to the clergy, traditional rulers, the over sixty support groups, students, and countless individuals whose voluntary cash donations and constant encouragement had propelled the journey thus far.
The Governor acknowledged their testimonies, many describing his administration’s performance as “magical,” yet he reminded everyone that progress must remain a collective mission. “It is only together that Anambra can do better,” he said.
He reassured party members and the entire state that the journey was far from over.
He declared the goal of winning not just the election but every ward and polling unit, insisting that the vision is to build a future in which no one is left behind.
Soludo reaffirmed Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim as his running mate, stating that their partnership, which had produced visible results, would continue to drive the next chapter of transformation.
“Anambra is APGA, and APGA is Anambra. We have only scratched the surface. I will not let APGA and Anambra down. I cannot and will not take this trust for granted.” he declared.
