APGA Board of Trustees Reacts to LG Election Outcome In Anambra, Sends Message to Governor Soludo

 

The Board of Trustees (BoT) of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has responded to the outcome of the local government elections held in Anambra State on Saturday. The BoT, led by the party's founder and pioneer National Chairman, Chief Chekwas Okorie, congratulated all the winners of the elections.

According to report, APGA won all the chairmanship and councillorship positions in the election. In a statement released on Monday, Chief Okorie expressed his appreciation for the efforts of the party leadership and commended the National Chairman, Chief Edozie Njoku, for his role in leading a rigorous campaign that led to the party's overwhelming victory.

APGA’s Victory and Path Forward

"I doff my hat to the National Chairman, Chief Edozie Njoku, who led from the front, running a rigorous campaign for our candidates, which resulted in this overwhelming victory," Chief Okorie stated. He emphasized that the election success has laid a strong foundation for APGA to secure victory in the upcoming Anambra State governorship election in November 2025.

Message to Governor Soludo

Chief Okorie called on Governor Chukwuma Soludo to promptly swear in the newly elected chairmen and councillors, all of whom were sponsored by APGA under Chief Edozie Njoku's leadership as National Chairman. Okorie emphasized that this action should be taken in line with the provisions of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended) and the Electoral Act.

He added, "I urge Professor Chukwuma Soludo, the Governor of Anambra State, to proceed without delay to swear into office the lawful and legitimate Chairmen-elect and Councillors-elect duly sponsored by APGA, led by Chief Edozie Njoku, in accordance with the clear and unambiguous provisions of the 1999 constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria as amended and the Electoral Act."

Okorie further encouraged Governor Soludo to use this opportunity to demonstrate his loyalty to APGA and adherence to the rule of law, consistent with the oath of office he took. "This is the path of honor for the governor," he added, urging Soludo to uphold the principles of party supremacy and legal compliance.

Conclusion

The outcome of the Anambra State local government election signifies a major win for APGA, and the party's Board of Trustees has called on Governor Chukwuma Soludo to act swiftly to endorse the newly elected officials in line with the constitution. The BoT’s remarks highlight the importance of party loyalty and adherence to the rule of law as critical steps towards sustaining APGA's dominance and paving the way for future victories, including the 2025 governorship election.