Anambra Governor: Ozigbo Sues APC To Have Ukachukwu Disqualified

A governorship aspirant in Anambra State, Valentine Ozigbo, has dragged the All Progressives Congress (APC) before a Federal High Court sitting in Awka over the party’s gubernatorial primary conducted on April 5, 2025.

In the suit, the plaintiff challenged the legitimacy of the primary, and asked the court to disqualify the candidate that emerged from the exercise, Nicholas Ukachukwu.

Ozigbo listed APC, Ukachukwu, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as defendants in the case; he filed through his legal team led by Umeh Kalu (SAN), and B.C. Igwilo (SAN).

He prayed for an order of the court that would nullify Ukachukwu’s nomination and compel the party to recognise him (Ozigbo) as the rightful candidate.

The originating summons asked the court to determine whether the APC violated its rules by allowing Ukachukwu’s candidacy.

The court has yet to assign a date for hearing of the suit.

In a statement, entitled: ‘For a Future Worth Fighting For’, issued by Ozigbo, he contended: “When institutions falter, it is the duty of conscience to rise. I have taken that stand -not for self, but for truth, for justice, and for Ndi Anambra. Let us be clear: the April 5, 2025 exercise was not a primary election—it was a well-scripted illusion.

“A contrived delegate list filled with names unfamiliar to even the most seasoned party leaders was used for the guber primary. Real APC members were locked out while chaos reigned. No accreditation, no order; just thugs, violence, and a herd of hired hands masquerading as delegates.” He further alleged that Ukachukwu failed to meet the eligibility criteria outlined in the APC constitution.

“The crux of the matter is that Ukachukwu did not qualify to run under the APC in the first place. He failed to meet the minimum threshold for eligibility. And yet, the party machinery was twisted to serve his ambition.”