Anambra Election 2025: APC Slams Anambra Central Over 'Yahoo Yahoo Endorsement' of Soludo
- A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Igboeli Arinze, has berated stakeholders of Anambra Central for reportedly endorsing Soludo's second term, despite alleged non-performance
- Stakeholders and support groups from the zone gathered in Awka on Saturday, July 26, to endorse Soludo's second term, citing his numerous achievements
- The APC chieftain outlines Soludo's administrative failures amid the campaign for a second term
Awka, Anambra State - Ahead of the November 8 governorship election in Anambra State, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has berated stakeholders from Anambra Central senatorial district for their move in endorsing Soludo's second term bid.
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The APC chieftain described the action of a select few from Anambra Central as grand deception similar to the 'Yahoo game', aimed at preventing Soludo from seeing the defeat staring him in the face.
Legit.ng gathered that on Saturday, July 26, the newly renovated Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka, was filled up during an endorsement rally organised by stakeholders and support groups in Anambra Central for Governor Chukwuma Soludo.
Scores of support groups and political stakeholders in the senatorial zone affirmed their support for the second-term bid of Soludo.
The rally in Awka was the second major endorsement for the governor, following a similar event in Otuocha, Anambra East local government area, where stakeholders from Anambra North senatorial zone declared support for his re-election.
The stakeholders, including the chairman, Planning Committee, Chief Dozie Nwankwo, former Aviation Minister, Osita Chidoka, former PDP chieftain, Okey Muo Aroh, said their endorsement of Soludo for a second term was based on his performance in office and his broad vision to make Anambra a destination of choice.
They promised to go back to their wards, mobilise voters and ensure that the governor is re-elected come November 8, 2025.
The deputy speaker of the Anambra State House of Assembly, Hon. Chukwuma Okoye, read a communique on behalf of the Anambra Central senatorial district, formally endorsing Soludo’s candidacy and affirming the zone’s commitment to upholding the arrangement for fairness, equity and peaceful co-existence.
In an interview with Legit.ng, the zonal publicity secretary of the party in Anambra Central senatorial district, Igboeli Arinze, described the endorsement of Governor Chukwuma Soludo by Anambra Central stakeholders as an effort laden with falsehood and similar to the Yahoo Yahoo game.
Arinze questions Soludo's achievement in Anambra
He questions Soludo's administrative achievements, saying
"What has Soludo done for the zone that would warrant any politician or person worthy of being called a son of the zone to endorse him for another tenure after four years of nothing but sugar candy land projects with no immediate or future benefit to the average Anambra residents.
"How could such failed politicians think they could pull wool over the eyes of the people and arrive at such endorsement?" Arinze stated.
“I speak as a true son of Anambra Central at home, feeling the political pulse of our people. So, I can categorically assert that what transpired on Saturday, July 26, at the Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka, in the name of endorsing the outgoing governor of Anambra, remains fraudulent, and it is akin to political yahoo yahoo." He added
"One wonders what Chukwuma Soludo's achievements in the zone are to have warranted such endorsement.
"What has changed in Awka or Abagana? What impact has the Soludo administration had on Neni, Ojoto and Ogidi? Has the Human Development Index changed for the better under this government? Has the security of lives and property improved?” He lamented
Arinze slammed Soludo's failure to present scorecards
The APC chieftain expressed that the rally was born out of the fear of Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu/ Senator Uche Ekwunife's joint ticket, which he said would oust Soludo's administration.
He noted that Governor Soludo had failed to present his scorecards at the rally, saying that the governor had nothing to show.
“Rather than present his achievements to the rented crowd, the governor only dwelt on the importance of zoning in Anambra.
"At a time that Anambra residents are struggling with insecurity, poor infrastructure and unemployment, Soludo is hanging his return on what he called 8 is better than 4. But come November 8, 2025, our people will send him the right message," he concluded
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APGA selects candidate for Anambra senatorial by-election
Legit.ng previously reported that Anambra State is preparing for a senatorial by-election to replace late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, who died in 2024 in London.
Political parties have begun the registration of candidates, while the ruling All Progressive Grand Alliance is settling for a consensus candidate, Hon. Emma Nwachukwu.
Legit.ng gathered that Hon. Emma Nwachukwu emerged as the APGA candidate unopposed, as overseen by a five-man primary election panel led by Lady Jane Ejiofor.
Source: Legit.ng
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