Anambra's APC Governor aspirant, Valentine Ozigbo, accuses Governor Soludo of sabotage
"Valentine Ozigbo's Influence Intimidates Soludo, With Ukachuku Acting Willingly as His Aid"
In a surprising turn of events, aspiring gubernatorial candidate for Anambra State's All Progressives Congress (APC), Valentine Ozigbo, has pointed the finger at Governor Charles Soludo for allegedly funding his rival, Nicholas Ukachukwu, to create a power struggle within the party.
During a recent appearance on Arise Television's Morning Show, Ozigbo unabashedly stated that Soludo is acting out of fear of him contesting in the upcoming election. He claimed that Soludo is utilizing Ukachukwu as a pawn to destabilize the APC in the state.
It was on the 5th of April that Ukachukwu took the APC’s governorship ticket, clinching 1,455 votes, while Ozigbo managed just 67, Edozie Madu 8, and Johnbosco received 26 votes. However, Ozigbo maintains that Soludo is threatened by his candidacy and, in combining forces with Ukachukwu, seeks to undermine the party.
Ozigbo insists that Ukachukwu lacked the qualifications to participate in the primary election and intends to prove this in court. He went on to say, "I am a thoughtful and cautious politician, and I won't stand for manipulation or corruption, especially when it comes to political leadership."
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Ozigbo's remarks highlight the persistent internal party struggles and political tensions surrounding the APC primary election and the entire electoral process in Anambra State. While APC leadership maintains the election was free and fair, Ozigbo insists there were irregularities and manipulations, which he believes are linked to Soludo. Meanwhile, party cohesion seems to be crumbling, as seen in the recent defections following the primary election, a situation Ozigbo attributes to Soludo's interference.
Ozigbo has urged the president to intervene to prevent lasting damage to the party due to these internal wranglings. But with the election looming and political alliances shifting daily, only time will tell who emerges victorious in Anambra State's gubernatorial race.
- Despite Soludo's denial, Ozigbo alleges that the Anambra State governor orchestrated Ukachukwu's victory in the APC primary election to weaken Ozigbo's candidacy.
- In a move to address the allegations, the police have conducted an investigation into the APC's election process following Ozigbo's dismay after the primary.
- The NNPP, sensing an opportunity, expressed support for Ozigbo, stating, "We follow you anywhere."
- The persistent internal struggles and political tensions within the APC, as highlighted by Ozigbo's accusations, raise questions about the effectiveness of policies and legislation in the party's politics.
- In the general news, it has been reported that other APC members are also considering defections due to the perceived influence of Soludo in the party's internal affairs.
- The ongoing drama within the APC in Anambra State, including the alleged sabotage accusations and party defections, threatens to significantly weaken the party's standing ahead of the forthcoming election.
