Ukachukwu Begins Statewide Tour, Says Connecting Anambra to APC-Led Centre Will Unlock Prosperity

Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the November 8, 2025, Anambra governorship election, has kicked off a statewide tour of the 21 local government areas, beginning with Ayamelum LGA. During visits to the Omor and Anaku communities on Tuesday, Ukachukwu emphasized the importance of aligning Anambra with the ruling party at the federal level, asserting that the state has missed out on key opportunities because it is not currently connected to the centre.

Addressing party members, Ukachukwu stated that farmers in APC-controlled states benefit from federal agricultural grants, fertilizer subsidies, and other forms of support that Anambra has largely been excluded from. He argued that such missed benefits are a result of the state’s political isolation from the federal government.

“We are here to consult with you and show readiness for the upcoming election. We want a strong team of grassroots leaders, not just people who stay in Awka without actual support in their communities,” Ukachukwu said. “You need to support people with integrity—those who keep their promises. States aligned with the federal government are accessing loans and support that can transform lives. If Anambra connects to the centre, you’ll be amazed at the prosperity that will follow.”

He stressed the need for a multi-source funding structure to drive development in the state, warning that relying solely on state-generated revenue would not be enough to meet growing demands.

Deputy governorship candidate Senator Uche Ekwunife and the state APC chairman, Mr. Basil Ejidike, also addressed supporters. Ekwunife expressed confidence that the time has come for Anambra to embrace APC leadership, while Ejidike highlighted the state’s longstanding exclusion from federal-level planning and coordination. “In Abuja, APC governors strategize together, so do PDP governors. But Anambra is absent from these conversations. That must change,” Ejidike said.