"Emi Lokan Igbo Version": Reactions as APC Candidate Claims To Be Godfather in Anambra

• The APC candidate in the November 8 governorship election in Anambra state, Nicholas Ukachukwu, has stirred reactions on social media
• Ukachukwu, in a viral video, claimed to be the political godfather in Anambra and that no one has become a governor in the state without his support
• According to Ukachukwu, it is now time for him to be the father of the fathers and stop playing behind the camera

Awka, Anambra - Nicholas Ukachukwu, the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the November 8 governorship election in Anambra state, has described himself as a godfather in the politics of the southeast state.

Ukachukwu, who was elected as the APC flagbearer in the forthcoming election in Anambra state, in his acceptance speech, bragged that no one has become a governor in the state without his influence.

APC candidate bragged of being a godfather

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According to the APC candidate, in a trending video, he explained that it has never happened in the history of the state that a governor will emerge without his contributions. He added that "I have been playing godfatherism, but now I want to be the father of the father, no more godfather."

However, Ukachukwu's comment has started generating mixed reactions from Nigerians on social media.

Below are some of their reactions:

Engr Ishaq Mohammed commented:

"This is exactly what’s wrong with APC and the kind of politics they promote. Imagine someone proudly saying he’s been playing Godfatherism and now wants to be “the father of the father.” That’s not leadership, that’s control and manipulation. How can someone who wants to lead a state openly admit to controlling who wins and who doesn’t? That’s not democracy. That’s power hunger. Anambra doesn’t need another political godfather it needs real leaders who care about the people, not their ego.

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"APC has clearly shown again that they’re not interested in true governance, only in power and influence. The people of Anambra should rise above this and reject this kind of mentality. Enough of recycling the same political games that have kept Nigeria stuck for years. This is 2025, not 2003. People are more aware now, and no one should have the right to decide who leads based on personal influence or connections. Let the people decide."

Oladele wrote:

"I thought APC was not relevant again in the southeast."

Kpanti tweeted:

"Emi lokan igbo version."

Ola Ola reacted:

"We are sending 100 trucks of corn to Anambra. It must be shared with everyone in Anambra!"

Aku di n’ulo- Nwa Awka-Etiti claimed:

"I like to watch this guy lose. He has been contesting for Governorship since I was in University - 2006/7."

See the video of his comment here:

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APC governors visited Buhari

Legit.ng earlier reported that the APC governors have finally visited the immediate past President Muhammadu Buhari, months after shunning the party's maiden NEC meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu.

Uba Sani, the Kaduna state governor, led his colleagues to the residence of the former president in his state on Monday, April 7.

Buhari had explained that he did not attend the NEC meeting because he got the notification late and expressed his commitment to the party.

Source: Legit.ng