Anambra Election 2025: New Twist as Top Governorship Aspirant Quits Race

• Chukwuma Umeoji has pulled out of the 2025 Anambra state governorship primary election
• Umeoji is a governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), an opposition party in the prominent southeast state
• Legit.ng reports that the primary election scheduled to be held in Anambra state on Saturday, April 5, has withdrawn from the race

Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 9 years of experience covering elections, politics, and governance.

Awka, Anambra state - Umeoji Chukwuma, a governorship aspirant in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election scheduled to be held in Anambra state on Saturday, April 5, has withdrawn from the race.

As reported by The Nation, in his resignation letter dated Thursday, April 3, and addressed to the APC ward chairman in Umueri Ward 2, Anambra East local government area (LGA), Chukwuma said he was stepping down to build a broader political movement in the state.

Read also

Kogi governorship hopeful reacts as INEC rejects Natasha’s recall petition

The Punch also noted the update.

He said:

”Mr President (Bola Ahmed Tinubu) is not the problem of APC, but some of the unprogressive elements who don’t want the party to move forward.

“I’ve resigned from the party by tendering my letter to the ward chairman of the party. For now, I want to rest, having built the party for many years.

“This decision was made in good faith following consultations with my supporters across the state."

Legit.ng reports that Chukwuma was among the seven aspirants who bought the APC’s N40 million nomination form and were screened by the party ahead of the primaries.

Other aspirants include Obiora Okonkwo, Nicholas Ukachukwu, Johnbosco Onunkwo, Valentine Ozigbo, and Edozie Madu.

The APC had adopted an indirect primary to select the party’s flagbearer in the November 2025 Anambra state governorship election.

Ajibola Basiru, the APC national secretary, disclosed that indirect primary was adopted to ensure a more inclusive and streamlined process.

Read also

Atiku fires Tinubu as death toll rises to 52 in fresh Plateau killings

APC reacts to Chukwuma's decision in Anambra

Meanwhile, in a statement signed by Felix Morka, APC's national spokesperson, the party thanked Chukwuma for his “dedicated support” in Anambra state and at the national level.

Morka said:

“It is our hope that Rt. Hon. Umeoji will do all in his power to support and work for the victory of the eventual gubernatorial flag bearer of our great party in the November 8, 2025 Anambra state gubernatorial election."

Read more on Anambra election 2025:

• Anambra election 2025: Full list of APC governorship aspirants who may sack Soludo
• Anambra election 2025: How APC, LP choices may destroy Soludo's chances

Anambra 2025: Obi’s ally Ozigbo reacts as cleric predicts assassination attempt

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Valentine Ozigbo, a governorship aspirant in the November 2025 Anambra state election, said he was not afraid of a terrifying prophecy by Evangelist Ebuka Obi.

Read also

Anambra election 2025: How APC, LP choices may destroy Soludo's chances

Ozigbo is an ally of Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election.

Evangelist Obi recently called for vigilance and peace, warning of a threat to Ozigbo. Reacting to the warning via a statement shared on his verified X (formerly Twitter) page, Ozigbo said God is his shield.

Source: Legit.ng