Why APC Should Rally Behind Its Own Candidate In Anambra Devoid Of Soludo Sentiments – Amb Prince Sixtus Opara – SIXT-MEDIA LANE

……… The forthcoming Anambra Governorship election is a contest between the selfish and personal interest of Prof Chukwuma Soludo who many have considered  as a monumental failure in  Anambra and the political future of  APC as a party in Anambra.

Now is the time .

“As the governorship election in Anambra State approaches, it’s imperative for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to strategically position the All Progressives Congress (APC) for victory, by supporting Dr Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu, the APC governorship candidate in Anambra with his own re-election bid on the horizon, come 2027.

Anambra sits at a crossroads. As the November 2025 governorship election approaches, choices made now will shape not only the state’s trajectory but also the strength of political parties and democratic accountability across the southeast. For the All Progressives Congress (APC), the question is clear: will the party invest in building its own structure and trust among Anambra voters, or will it allow short-term calculations to undermine long-term gains?

Political contests are about more than a single election. They are about building durable institutions, cultivating grassroots capacity, and demonstrating to citizens that promises translate into policies and progress. Supporting the APC’s nominated candidate for governor — rather than relying on backroom arrangements or cross-party compromises — would advance those goals in three important ways.

1) It strengthens party infrastructure for the long haul
Winning a governorship under the party’s banner creates the offices, appointments, and grassroots networks necessary to sustain future electoral success. A governorship run by APGA or any other party creates incentives for local leaders to align with that party’s machinery.

For APC to be competitive in Anambra in 2027 and beyond, it must invest now in its own candidate and organization — not defer the work to another party’s governor and hope for goodwill later.

2) It demonstrates party discipline and rewards internal democracy
Political parties that honor their nomination processes and back their own standard-bearers send a clear message to members: participate, organize, and you will be supported.

This builds loyalty and encourages quality candidates to join and remain inside the party. Conversely, sidelining a party nominee undermines morale, discourages future talent, and fosters factionalism that weakens the party statewide.

3) It gives voters a clear choice and raises accountability
Democracy works when voters choose between distinct programs and leadership styles. When parties obscure choices through cross-party deals, voters lose the ability to hold leaders accountable for their promises. An engaged electorate in Anambra deserves a transparent contest where each candidate — including the APC nominee — stands on a clear platform and is judged on delivery.

A pragmatic path for APC
This is not a call for recklessness. Party leaders must make strategic calculations about electability. That is why it’s essential to present the APC candidate as credible, prepared, and able to win broad support. The party should invest resources in message development, grassroots mobilization, and effective ground operations. It should also be ready to highlight clear policy contrasts: where incumbents have fallen short, where ideas differ, and what the APC candidate offers in terms of governance and service delivery.

What APC supporters and voters should expect

• An organized, visible campaign that explains how an APC governorship will deliver better services and accountable leadership.
• Investment in local party structures so that victory leads to sustainable governance and not just a transactional win.
• Clear standards of performance so that promises are monitored and results communicated to the public.

A final note on unity and the common good
Politics is often a contest of personalities and networks. Yet the larger stake in Anambra is the welfare of its citizens — infrastructure, education, healthcare, and economic opportunity. For APC, prioritizing the party’s own candidate is not merely partisan maneuvering; it is a strategy that, if carried out professionally and ethically, gives citizens clarity and the ability to hold leaders to account. That kind of politics — organized, programmatic, and accountable — benefits democracy and strengthens the state’s prospects.

If APC wants to be competitive in Anambra and position itself strongly ahead of national contests, the party must show it can win and govern under its own banner. Rallying behind the party’s nominee, running a disciplined, voter-focused campaign, and building real, local capacity is the surest way to do that.

*Amb Prince Sixtus Opara, Publisher / Media Consultant, Public Affairs Analyst, Filmmaker, Defence Correspondence and CEO Sixt-Media Lane Consult, the Publishers of sixtmedialane.com online leading Newspapers, writes from Abuja- Nigeria* +2348036562634

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