By Vincent Ujumadu
Awka, Anambra State – As the November 8, 2025, governorship election approaches in Anambra State, the ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has declared that it is set to retire a generation of politicians in the state.
State chairman of APGA, Chief Ifeatu Obi-Okoye, made this assertion while welcoming defectors from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Anaocha Local Government Area to APGA. The defectors, led by former presidential aide and campaign strategist, Chief Ugochukwu Adilieje, were officially received in Awka during an elaborate ceremony.
Obi-Okoye noted that most notable PDP leaders in Anambra have now joined APGA, strengthening the ruling party’s influence.
“Adilieje and his supporters have made a wise and noble decision to support Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s good governance in Anambra. APGA today is an amalgam of old PDP and APGA, and we remain open to welcoming new members,” he said.
He recalled that even Governor Soludo was once a PDP governorship candidate, and his current Political Adviser, Dr. Alex Obiogbolu, was previously a key strategist for the PDP.
“I was once the PDP chairman in Anambra before joining APGA, where I have served as a Special Adviser to the Governor, National Publicity Secretary of APGA, and now the State Chairman. APGA does not discriminate between old and new members—everyone enjoys equal rights and opportunities.”
In his remarks, Chief Ugochukwu Adilieje explained that their decision to join APGA was driven by Governor Soludo’s outstanding leadership and infrastructural development in the state.
“We now have a befitting state capital, the long-abandoned Government House is nearing completion, and various signature projects are progressing rapidly. The governor is also investing heavily in roads, schools, and hospitals.”
He also commended Soludo for establishing the new security outfit, Agunechemba, which has significantly improved security in the state.
“Thanks to Agunechemba, the people of Anambra now sleep with their two eyes closed. We are fully committed to working with the governor to ensure the continued progress of Anambra State.” (Vanguard)