By John Ogunsemore
A former Member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Nicholas Ukachukwu has clinched the gubernatorial ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State.
Ukachukwu secured 1,455 votes to emerge victorious in the party’s primary election held on Saturday.
He defeated Valentine Ozigbo (67 votes), Johnbosco Onunkwo (26 votes) and Edozie Madu (8 votes).
The gubernatorial election in Anambra is scheduled for November 8, 2025.
Speaking after his victory, Ukachukwu promised to lead the party to victory in Anambra.
He said, “We shall deliver Anambra to the APC. One thing I want to say here — nobody has won the governorship of Anambra without my support; it has never happened before.
“I have been playing godfatherism, but now I want to be the father of the father — no more godfather.”