The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State has dismissed claims by the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) that President Bola Tinubu supports Governor Chukwuma Soludo.

Key Points:

• APC Response: Anambra APC Chairman, Sir Basil Ejidike, called Soludo a “dreamer” for believing he has presidential backing. He described the APGA claims as “a big lie.”
• Representation at Rally: President Tinubu was represented at a weekend rally in Onitsha by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who clarified that Tinubu has no “adopted son” in Anambra; APC’s governorship candidate, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu, is the party’s endorsed candidate.
• National Integration Message: Akpabio emphasized that the Southeast should be integrated into Nigeria’s political mainstream, highlighting efforts like the creation of the South East Development Commission.
• Warning to APGA: APC national chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda, reportedly gave APGA 196 hours to vacate Government House, Awka, ahead of the November 8 governorship election.
• Criticism of APGA: Ejidike blamed APGA for insecurity, poor infrastructure, and economic decline in Anambra, promising that APC would restore development and hope.
• Election Goals: APC aims to win the governorship and deliver 80% of the votes to President Tinubu in the 2027 general elections. Ejidike also dismissed claims that any candidate other than Ukachukwu has Tinubu’s backing.

Overall Message: APC is positioning itself as the party with Tinubu’s support and is actively campaigning to reclaim Anambra from APGA, emphasizing political loyalty and regional development.