APC Adopts Indirect Primary For Anambra 2025 Governorship Election

The All Progressives Congress (APC) National Working Committee (NWC) has officially decided to use the indirect primary system to select its governorship candidate for the upcoming Anambra State election scheduled for November 8, 2025.

APC’s Decision on Indirect Primary

Speaking to journalists in Abuja after the NWC meeting on Thursday, Mr. Ajibola Basiru, the party’s National Secretary, confirmed the adoption of the indirect primary method.

“Our deliberations focused on the processes for the forthcoming Anambra governorship election, and it was resolved that the candidate will emerge through an indirect primary,” Basiru stated.

He explained that this decision was reached following consultations with APC’s State Working Committee (SWC) and key stakeholders to ensure inclusiveness.

Stakeholders’ Meeting and Fair Electoral Process

To further discuss the primary process, the APC leadership will hold a stakeholders’ meeting with the State Working Committee, State Caucus, and aspirants at the party’s headquarters at a later date.

Basiru reassured party members that the primary election would be conducted transparently, ensuring a level playing field for all aspirants.

APC’s Engagement on Renewed Hope Agenda

The NWC also reviewed plans to commence interactions with government appointees regarding the achievements of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda after Ramadan.

Basiru noted that these engagements will provide insight into the progress and challenges faced by various ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs), strengthening collaboration between the party and the government.

APC’s E-Registration and Party Membership Expansion

The ongoing e-registration of APC members was also a key topic at the NWC meeting. Basiru revealed that the consultants handling the project had been mobilized, and essential equipment and software had been acquired to ensure a seamless registration process.

“Our objective is to establish a membership register with high integrity before the next election. This will allow for better demographic analysis within the party,” Basiru emphasized.

APC Raises N350 Million from Anambra Governorship Aspirants

According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), APC has generated N350 million from the sale of Expression of Interest and Nomination forms to seven aspirants.

Nomination form cost: N40 million
Expression of Interest form cost: N10 million

List of APC Aspirants for Anambra Guber Ticket

The seven aspirants who have purchased the forms and will compete in the April 5 primary include:

Chukuma Umeoji
Prof. Obiora Okonkwo
Nicholas Ukachukwu
Sir Paul Chukwuma
Onunkwo Johnbosco Obinna
Valentine Ozigbo
Edozie Madu

The APC governorship primary election is expected to be a closely contested race, with each aspirant vying for the party’s ticket to represent APC in the Anambra 2025 gubernatorial election.

External Link & Reference

For more updates on the Anambra election, visit the official website of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC): INEC Official Website