The National Publicity Secretary of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Ejimofor Opara, speaks on he party’s readiness for the November 8, 2025 Anambra governorship election and responds to criticisms from the All Progressives Congress (APC).
How prepared is APGA for the Anambra governorship election?
We are fully prepared. Our structures are strong, and our campaign is active across all 21 local government areas. In fact, our goal isn’t just to win all LGAs but to secure victory in the 5,720 polling units across Anambra.
Our campaign has been strategic rather than flamboyant. Governor Chukwuma Soludo, our candidate, has redefined the tone and character of political campaigns in Anambra and across the South-East.
On a scale of one to ten, our opponents are still struggling to reach one, while Soludo is already at a perfect ten.
The atmosphere in the state is calm and positive, and the mood within our party is that of confidence and celebration.
The APC has criticised the N50 million campaign fee, calling it a ploy by the APGA-led government to suppress opposition. What’s your reaction?
That’s simply crying wolf. The Anambra State Advertising and Signage Agency (ANSAA) is a legally established body responsible for regulating outdoor advertising and ensuring public safety. Similar practices exist globally.
If the APC has concerns about the fees, they should formally engage with the agency instead of making baseless accusations.
The APC insists it will win the election. Do you take that claim seriously?
Everyone is entitled to dream, even if it’s a bad dream. The APC in Anambra knows it’s fighting a lost battle. Their candidate does not even enjoy the support of their national leadership — not even the President.
The truth is, the APC has no real structure in Anambra. It is, in every sense, a toothless bulldog. If they claim to exist, let them show their ward and local government structures.
How can anyone say APGA has failed in Anambra? What do they even understand by “failure”? The reality is that Anambra remains stable, and Governor Soludo’s leadership is delivering results.
The APC also alleges that community donations to Soludo’s campaign are sourced from local government funds. What’s your response?
That’s false and mischievous. Has any local government come out to say their allocation was withheld? None. The APC is simply grasping at straws.
What they should be asking themselves is whether they even have a manifesto. They don’t. Their only campaign message is that they want to “connect to the centre.”
But governance is not about connection, it’s about service.
Anambra people are voluntarily donating to Governor Soludo because they believe in his leadership. These are real people, not ghosts. If the APC has proof that the donations are illegal, they should present it to the EFCC.
The truth is, Soludo’s candidacy is not just APGA’s — it’s a consensus candidacy of the people of Anambra.
The APC claims that the governor is trying to distract its candidate by questioning his qualifications. What’s your take?
If your certificate is genuine, how is that a distraction? Qualification is a fundamental issue in every election. Recently, a minister resigned after it was discovered that his certificate was fake.
So, if the APC feels uncomfortable about certificate verification, perhaps they have something to hide. Those who are genuine don’t get distracted by the truth.
