The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticized former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, urging him to abandon any plans for the 2027 presidential election, citing a collapse of his political influence.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The party’s statement, issued on Sunday, followed Obi’s failure to secure his polling unit for the Labour Party during the Anambra governorship election. APC Lagos spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, questioned Obi’s credibility as a national leader, asking how he could aspire to govern the country when he “cannot command loyalty in his own neighbourhood.”

Oladejo described Obi’s polling unit defeat as a reflection of the decline of his political momentum since the 2023 elections. “A man who cannot win his polling unit has no business dreaming of winning a country. A man who is rejected on his street cannot claim nationwide acceptance. A man whose strongest base has crumbled cannot sell the lie of a national movement,” he stated.

The APC further accused Obi of seeking foreign intervention after local setbacks, warning that Nigeria’s democracy should not be manipulated by politicians “seeking sympathy abroad after being rejected at home.” Comparing Obi with President Bola Tinubu, Oladejo argued that while Tinubu is consolidating governance, improving infrastructure, and attracting foreign investment, Obi is engaged in “contradictory interviews and hashtags that collapse at the ballot box.”

He emphasised that Nigerians would not entrust their future to someone who allegedly lacks confidence within his own political base. “If Peter Obi cannot command trust in his polling unit, he should forget 2027. Nigerians will not hand over their destiny to a man whose own people have loudly withdrawn their confidence,” Oladejo said.

According to the APC, the party’s victory in Obi’s polling unit was “symbolic, conclusive, and prophetic,” reflecting what they described as the national mood. Oladejo urged Obi to repair his local political structures before attempting to position himself as a national problem-solver, adding: “Peter Obi should spare the nation further melodrama. Let him first repair the political damage at his doorstep before pretending he can repair Nigeria.”

The remarks are seen as part of growing political tensions as parties and stakeholders prepare for the 2027 general election.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially declared Governor Chukwuma Soludo the winner of the November 8 governorship election in Anambra State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

According to INEC, Soludo, representing the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), secured 422,664 votes, defeating his closest contender, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who garnered 99,445 votes. Paul Chukwuma of the Young People’s Party (YPP) came third with 37,753 votes, while Labour Party candidate Dr. George Moghalu trailed with 10,576 votes.

Prof. Edoba Omoregie, State Returning Officer and Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin, announced the results on Sunday morning, stating that Soludo emerged victorious after obtaining the highest number of valid votes.

“I certify that I am the Returning Officer for the Anambra State governorship election held on November 8, 2025. The election was keenly contested, and a winner has emerged as the candidate with the highest number of votes. Therefore, I declare Chukwuma Soludo of APGA duly elected as Governor of Anambra State,” Prof. Omoregie said.

The election recorded a total of 2,802,790 registered voters, with 598,229 accredited voters. A total of 595,298 votes were cast, including 11,244 rejected votes.

Overall Results at a Glance:

• APGA – 422,664

• APC – 99,445

• YPP – 37,753

• LP – 10,576

• PDP – 1,401

• ADC – 8,208

• AAC – 292

• Others – Various

According to Nivo News, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has been officially declared the winner of the Anambra State governorship election. The incumbent governor triumphed over 15 other candidates, securing a decisive victory across all 21 local government areas of the state.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Soludo maintained a commanding lead throughout the election, surpassing his closest rival, Nicholas Ukachukwu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), by a wide margin. The election, conducted in 5,720 polling units, reinforced APGA’s dominance in the state as Soludo performed strongly in both rural and urban centers, sweeping major party strongholds.

Soludo amassed a total of 422,664 votes, while Ukachukwu garnered 99,445 votes. The results from key local government areas highlighted the scale of Soludo’s victory, including Dunukofia (APGA 14,892; APC 3,284), Awka North (APGA 15,895; APC 3,661), and Anambra West (APGA 71,365; APC 16,595). Other parties, including the Labour Party (LP), People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Young Progressives Party (YPP), and African Democratic Congress (ADC), trailed significantly.

The election outcome cements Soludo’s position for another term in office, reflecting widespread voter support across Anambra State.