BREAKING: Ozigbo Rejects Anambra APC Primary, Says It’s A Charade, Files Petition

Valentine Ozigbo, a leading aspirant in the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship race in Anambra State, has rejected the April 5 primary election of the party, describing it as a “charade” and a “theft against Ndi Anambra”.......CONTINUE READING THE ARTICLE FROM THE SOURCE>>>>>

Ozigbo, in a statement on Tuesday, confirmed that he has filed a formal petition before the APC Gubernatorial Primary Appeals Committee, alleging that the process that produced Mr. Nicholas Ukachukwu as the party’s flagbearer was riddled with fraud, irregularities, and violations of democratic norms.

He said, “Yesterday (Monday), I formally submitted a petition to the Appeals Committee of our great party. That exercise, by all observable standards, was a charade — a well-orchestrated heist designed to deliver a predetermined outcome,” Ozigbo said.

Citing widespread manipulation, voter exclusion, and non-transparency in vote counting, Ozigbo asserted that the process violated not only internal party rules but also the broader expectations of fairness and accountability in a democratic system.

According to him, he joined the APC in February after a stint in the Labour Party and a formidable 2021 governorship run under the PDP, positioned his protest as a defence of democratic values, not a personal grievance.

“This is not just about me. It’s about the soul of our democracy. About the values we claim to represent. About the future we owe our children,” he said, adding that the “sham of April 5” was a “fraud against me” but more critically “a theft against Ndi Anambra.”

Ozigbo is widely regarded as one of the most formidable contenders in Anambra politics, boasting widespread youth support, a clean image, and a unique ability to bridge Nigeria’s corporate and political landscapes.

Analysts note that he is the only APC aspirant with a recent electoral base and cross-party appeal capable of unseating incumbent Governor Charles Soludo in the November election.

However, Ozigbo affirmed his decision to remain within the APC and continue the fight from inside the party. “I won’t be distracted. I won’t run to the Senate, nor will I pivot to another political opportunity for the sake of ambition. I will stand firm, here, in the APC, and I will fight this good fight to its just end,” he declared.

While rejecting political expediency, Ozigbo emphasised that his foray into politics has always been about service, not power. “I’m not a transactional politician. I seek power to make a difference, restore dignity, create jobs, secure lives, and light a path for the next generation.”