Ahead of the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary election for Anambra State, scheduled for Saturday, Chukwuma Umeoji has announced his decision to step down from the race. His withdrawal leaves six remaining aspirants in the contest for the party’s ticket.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had earlier set the dates for the APC primaries between March 20, 2025, and April 10, 2025. Following Umeoji’s exit, the contest will now be between Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, Nicholas Ukachukwu, Paul Chukwuma, Onunkwo Johnbisco Obinna, Valentine Ozigbo, and Edozie Madu.
In a statement announcing Umeoji’s withdrawal, Felix Morka, the APC National Publicity Secretary, expressed confidence that Umeoji would continue to support the party’s eventual candidate in the forthcoming November 8, 2025 Anambra State gubernatorial election. Morka emphasized that Umeoji’s decision to step down was made after consultations with his supporters across the state.
The statement read in part, “An aspirant in tomorrow’s gubernatorial primary election of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra state, Rt. Hon. Chukwuma Umeoji, has informed the Party of his decision to withdraw from the election. According to him, this decision was made in good faith following consultations with my supporters across the state.”
The APC also expressed gratitude for Umeoji’s dedication to the party in Anambra and nationally, and the hope that he would work towards the success of the party’s eventual flagbearer.
