On November 8, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will Conduct Anambra governorship election.
Many political Parties will be participating in the election including APC , Labour Party, ADC ,YPP, PDP and the Governor’s party APGA, amongst other parties.
There are a number of reasons why Soludo’s party, APGA stands a chance in the November 8th Anambra gubernatorial elections. In this piece, we will list these reasons in no particular order.
Lackluster Opposition
The opposition in Anambra has been ineffective and overly passive, often appearing to support the governor rather than challenge him. Instead of being proactive, the opposition has been reactive. This has allowed the current administration act with considerable latitude.
Soludo’s Connections
Governor Soludo’s relationships with key figures in the APC, including the President, Senator Umahi, and other governors like Zulum and Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State will be helpful. As a member of the President’s advisory team, Soludo’s connections may influence the President’s level of involvement in Anambra’s election. The President may want to retain Soludo’s services, potentially affecting the election dynamics.
Zoning
The idea of zonal balance and sentiment favor Soludo. Anambra has a zoning arrangement which was started by Governor Peter Obi and this has allowed power to move – every 8 years – from each senatorial zone. Peter Obi, who is from Anambra Central spent 8 years as governor. Willie Obiano, who is from the northern senatorial zone spent the next 8 years. So, it is in the best interest of Peter Obi’s senatorial zone for Soludo to complete another 4 years and handover to a candidate from the central senatorial zone in 2030. Anything apart from this rotational arrangement will scatter and distort the peaceful political terrain in Anambra forever. The recent promises for a one-term tenure by other candidates in Anambra’s forthcoming gubernatorial election are because they know and believe in this power shift arrangement. Because of the nature of power, no politician can ever keep to a promise of spending one-term in office when the constitution allows for two terms. History is replete with many ‘honest’ politicians who broke this kind of promise!
APGA Factor
Soludo’s party, APGA, is strongly rooted in Anambra and its more of a mass movement. No other political party in Anambra has the polling unit, ward, local government and state-wide structure. The party is well-organized at the grassroot and the man in the street in Anambra is very proud to be associated with it and what it represents.
Moral Governance
Soludo’s championing of moral governance and his confrontation of cultism disguised as tradition has endeared him to religious organizations such as the church. Religious leaders see Soludo as a beacon of hope that will help transform society and eliminate moral decadence. (Soludo’s confrontation of cultism and evil native doctors have significantly helped in securing Anambra State).
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