The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State has inaugurated a 22-member campaign council ahead of the November 8 governorship election, with its candidate, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu, expressing confidence in the party’s chances at the polls.
The inauguration, held in Awka and conducted by the APC Deputy National Chairman (South East), Dr. Ijomah Arodiogbu, was marked by the defection of four sitting members of the Anambra State House of Assembly to the APC. The defectors include Hon. Augustine Ikedoji (Nnewi North, YPP), Hon. Patrick Okafor (Onitsha North, LP), Hon. Paul Oti (Orumba North, LP), and Hon. Patrick Udoba (Anambra West, APGA).
‘APC will take over Anambra’
Addressing members of the newly inaugurated council, Ukachukwu said the team reflected the credibility and strength of the party.
“When God wants to deliver people, He sends men and women. With the people in this campaign council, Government House Awka is possible,” he said. “But we cannot win without hard work. From the developments in our party, it is clear to me that APC will take over Anambra. Yet, faith without work is in vain.”
Policy priorities
Ukachukwu outlined his plans if elected, pledging to declare a state of emergency in agriculture and other key enablers of development. He said his administration would prioritize industrial growth, security, and infrastructure.
“Anambra is an industrial and trading state. To make industries work, we must first make the state secure. Investors will come when the environment is right. We have already developed strategies to tackle insecurity, and implementation will start immediately we assume office,” he said.
He further revealed plans to establish a power plant leveraging Anambra’s oil and gas deposits, provide potable water in Awka, Onitsha, and Nnewi, and equip hospitals with modern facilities to meet residents’ healthcare needs.
Ukachukwu insisted that the state’s existing resources were sufficient to drive rapid development. “The money Anambra receives is enough to develop every part of the state. Sixty percent of our income can transform Anambra,” he stated.
