APC Vows to Take Over Anambra State Government in 2023 Governorship Election

The South East Zonal Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr Ijomah Arodiogbu, has expressed confidence in the party's ability to win the upcoming elections in Anambra State, including the governorship election on November 8. Arodiogbu praised President Bola Tinubu's efforts in supporting the Igbo people, calling it a "big testimony and eye-opener" for the zone. He emphasized the importance of unity among party stakeholders in the state, with the help of governors in the zone, to achieve victory in the elections.

Key Takeaways:

  • Dr Ijomah Arodiogbu, South East Zonal Chairman of the APC, has declared that the APC is ready to take over the Anambra State Government House in the November 8 governorship election.
  • The party needs unity among stakeholders in the state, with the help of governors in the zone, to achieve victory in the elections.
  • Arodiogbu praised President Bola Tinubu's efforts in supporting the Igbo people, calling it a "big testimony and eye-opener" for the zone.
  • The APC will participate actively in the growth and sustenance of the party in the state, describing the upcoming elections as a litmus test for the party.
  • Arodiogbu described the governorship candidate from the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) as unpopular among churches, traditional institutions, market women, and traditionalists, making him unlikely to win the election.
  • President Tinubu did not endorse the APGA governorship candidate when he visited Anambra State, as it was being speculated, but rather attended a photo opportunity on the invitation of Chief Emeka Anyaoku.

Statistics:

  • The APC is focused on winning the governorship, senatorial, and House of Assembly elections in Anambra State.
  • November 8 is the date of the governorship election in Anambra State.
  • The governorship candidate from the APGA is unpopular among key stakeholders in the state.
  • President Tinubu attended a photo opportunity on the invitation of Chief Emeka Anyaoku during his visit to Anambra State.

Sources:

  • A source from the APC Secretariat in Awka, Anambra State capital, reported on the declaration by Arodiogbu.
  • A release by the APC South East Zonal Headquarters also announced the party's stance on the upcoming elections in Anambra State.
  • The Daily Sun newspaper reported on the APC's position and Dr. Arodiogbu's declaration.
  • Vanguard Newspaper also carried the report on the APC's resolve to take over the Anambra State Government House.