At a jubilant victory rally in Nanka on Sunday, August 17, 2025, Anambra Governor Chukwuma Soludo declared the Labour Party (LP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) politically “dead” and “non-existent” in the state due to the APGA’s dominant performance in Saturday’s by-elections.
The Electoral Blow
On August 16, 2025, INEC conducted by-elections in Anambra South Senatorial District and Onitsha North Constituency I. In the senatorial contest, APGA’s Emmanuel Nwachukwu clinched a commanding win with 90,408 votes, crushing APC’s Azuka Okwuosa’s 19,847 and ADC’s Donald Amangbo’s mere 2,889 votes.
Similarly, in Onitsha North Constituency I, APGA’s Ifeoma Azikiwe emerged victorious adding to what Governor Soludo heralded as proof of APGA’s undisputed relevance.
A Personal Jab at Obi and the Opposition
Taking the opportunity to mock former governor and LP presidential candidate Peter Obi, Soludo insisted the ADC, which Obi backed in these elections, simply “does not exist” in Anambra—and that the LP is “dead.” Soludo framed the opposition coalition’s effort as a transparent “popularity test” that the people of Anambra decisively failed.
He described the rallying of ADC and LP supporters as an “allied force” that the electorate resoundingly rejected, giving APGA victory with over 75–77% of the vote.
Setting the Stage for November’s Gubernatorial Race
The outcome, Soludo asserted, isn’t just a one-off win—it’s a clarion call that APGA remains “our movement” and that any hopes of ADC or LP making inroads are futile. With the November 8, 2025 governorship election looming, Soludo’s message was unmistakable: his path to re-election is firmly paved by public sentiment.
As Anambra gears up for the November 2025 governorship election, all eyes are on whether APGA—and particularly Governor Soludo—can maintain this high-octane momentum. Political watch remains on to see if LP and ADC will regroup or accept this verdict as a turning point. Stay tuned for updates as the political drama unfolds.
