Ex-rep bows out as six aspirants vie for APC Anambra guber ticket

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aspirant in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election scheduled to be held in Anambra state on Saturday, has withdrawn from the race.

Umeoji, a former member of the house of representatives, announced his withdrawal on Friday, citing wide consultations with his supporters across the state.

“This decision was made in good faith following consultations with my supporters across the state,” he said.

In a statement signed by Felix Morka, APC national publicity secretary, the party thanked Umeoji for his “dedicated support” in Anambra and at the national level.

“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,” Morka said.

With Umeoji’s withdrawal, the aspirants remaining in the race are Nicholas Ukachukwu, another former federal lawmaker, and Valentine Ozigbo, People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the 2021 governorship election.

Others are Paul Chukwuma, Obiora Okonkwo, Johnbosco Onunkwo and Edozie Madu.

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

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