Political adversary Ukachukwu criticizes Soludo: No degree of alignment with Tinubu can shield you from the impending political downfall, Ukachukwu warns.
In the political landscape of Anambra State, the meeting between Governor Chukwuma Soludo and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa on August 12, 2025, has sparked debate and speculation. The closed-door discussion is believed to have covered topics such as Anambra’s development projects, economic and security challenges in the Southeast, and potential federal support[1][2][3][4].
Nicholas Ukachukwu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Anambra State, has framed this meeting within the context of political alliances and electoral strategy. He perceives Soludo’s appearance in a cap bearing President Tinubu’s logo as an endorsement symbol, indicating a warming of relations between Soludo’s party, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), and Tinubu’s APC[1][3][5].
Ukachukwu, along with other observers, sees this alliance as part of Soludo’s strategy to secure federal goodwill for his re-election bid, following a pattern observed in previous Anambra governors who have cultivated ties with sitting presidents to bolster their electoral prospects. However, Ukachukwu has criticized the APGA and its unpopular candidate for jubilating over Soludo’s visit to President Tinubu[1].
Meanwhile, Okechukwu Modebe, a spokesperson for Ukachukwu, has expressed a different perspective. He described Soludo as a man who has lost ground and is hovering everywhere in search of assistance[2]. Modebe believes that no amount of posing for the cameras with President Tinubu can save Soludo from impending political doom, due to his past four years of misgovernance in Anambra State[2].
Furthermore, Modebe stated that the APC views the Anambra South senatorial zone re-run election as a litmus test to show APGA and Governor Soludo their unpopularity in the state[3]. The APC does not make noise, according to Modebe, but is focused and has done underground work and connected with the grassroots ahead of the election[3]. In this light, Modebe expressed confidence that the APC will take the Anambra South senatorial zone re-run election[3].
Lastly, Ukachukwu believes that President Tinubu is keen on getting Anambra State under the APC[4]. The political landscape in Anambra State continues to evolve, with the upcoming elections promising to shape the state’s future significantly.
[1] https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/08/ukachukwu-describes-soludo-tinubu-meeting-as-desperation/ [2] https://www.sunnewsonline.com/ukachukwu-soludo-has-lost-ground-in-anambra-state/ [3] https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/headlines/557321-ukachukwu-apc-will-win-anambra-re-run-election-on-august-16.html [4] https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2025/08/13/ukachukwu-believes-tinubu-keen-on-getting-anambra-state-under-apc/ [5] https://www.dailypost.ng/2025/08/13/ukachukwu-says-soludo-tinubu-meeting-sign-of-desperation/
- In the political arena of Anambra State, discussions regarding potential alliance between Governor Soludo and President Tinubu are causing a stir, as speculation surrounding election strategies and party affiliations heighten.
- Nicholas Ukachukwu, the APC candidate for Anambra State governorship, has interpreted Soludo's meeting with Tinubu as a symbol of an electoral alliance and a significant shift in political alliances.
- Criticizing the APGA and its unpopular candidate, Ukachukwu accused them of celebrating Soludo's visit to Tinubu, suggesting desperation on Soludo's part for federal support.
- Okechukwu Modebe, a spokesperson for Ukachukwu, expressed skepticism about Soludo's situation and asserted that no display of friendship with Tinubu can save Soludo from his state's voters' dissatisfaction.
- Aiming to seize the Anambra South senatorial zone re-run election, Modebe believes that the APC's strategic planning and grassroots connections will propel them to victory. This victory will serve as a clear indication of the APGA's decreased popularity in Anambra State.
