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Governorship candidate of the Accord Party (AP) in Anambra state, Charles Chidi Onyeze has assured the party’s preparedness to wrestle power from the ruling All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA).
Onyeze gave the assurance in his acceptance speech after clinching the party ticket in the primary held in Awka ahead of the November 8, 2025 gubernatorial election in the State.
He also assured his commitment to fostering an inclusive government.
“I’ll like us to work as a family. Our interest is for Anambra to be better, because what we’re seeing today is not good. What we’ll need to defeat the ruling party is not a problem. We have what it takes.
“My administration will ensure that no local government or community is overlooked in our developmental efforts,” he added.
Underscoring the positive impact of his Onyeze Humanitarian Foundation, Onyeze expressed his intention to expand its reach if elected governor.
Earlier, State Chairman of the party, Batho Igwedibia commended the peaceful process of the exercise, especially when contrasted with the turbulent nature of other parties’ primaries.
“It has been a peaceful process because we are a law-abiding party, and everyone comported themselves in an orderly manner.
“Our party is number one on the ballot, and we will maintain that status,” he stressed.
Chairman of the Electoral Committee,
Elder Ibe Kelechukwu said the electoral process adhered to the party’s constitution and stipulations of the Electoral Act.
He also confirmed the presence of representatives from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) during the election, reinforcing the legitimacy of the entire process.
Onyeze who was sole aspirant to purchasing nomination and expression of interest forms was returned unopposed through option A4 voting.
He garnered 93 votes out of 105 accredited delegates from the party, with five delegates representing each Local Government Area.
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