Grassroots Campaign Heats Up as Anambra 2025 Race Tightens

Governorship hopefuls in Anambra State have shifted their battle to the grassroots as the November 8, 2025 election approaches.

With official campaigns sanctioned by INEC only from June 11 to November 6, most candidates are engaging in low-key consultations, skipping the usual roadshows and large rallies.

The key contenders include incumbent Governor Chukwuma Soludo of APGA seeking re-election, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu of APC, John Nwosu of ADC, George Moghalu of Labour Party, Paul Chukwuma of YPP, and Jeff Nweke of AA.

Many residents and party supporters have expressed concern over the candidates’ reluctance to publicly share their manifestos. PDP chieftain Obi Okoli criticized the trend, saying politicians are now more focused on winning elections than presenting concrete plans.

Soludo’s team has launched door-to-door campaigns, especially in Orumba South LGA, where local chairman Shedrack Azubuike is leading the drive. The governor’s camp is banking on his achievements, including infrastructure projects and job creation. Soludo has also anchored his re-election on maintaining the state’s zoning formula, promising to hand over power to Anambra Central in 2029.

APC’s Ukachukwu has also taken a strong grassroots approach, setting up ward coordinators across the 326 wards and instructing them to register at least 400 voters each. His campaign also includes financial incentives for registered supporters with valid PVCs. Ukachukwu has also inaugurated 52 support groups and tasked them to deliver results at the polling unit level.

ADC’s Nwosu has formed a 23-member campaign council and secured endorsements from groups like the Anambra Renaissance Group. Supporters cite his competence, clarity of purpose, and ability to engage modern socio-economic challenges.

Labour Party’s George Moghalu, recently defected from the APC, is relying on his widespread network and the support of former LP presidential candidate Peter Obi. Moghalu has pledged to serve a single term to maintain the state’s rotation system and has been campaigning across local councils and churches.

YPP’s Paul Chukwuma, also a former APC member, is positioning himself as the candidate to reconnect Anambra to the federal government. He emphasized restoring security and growing MSMEs as his priorities. His team is reportedly negotiating with fringe candidates to consolidate support.

Jeff Nweke of the AA has focused on consultations and ward-level engagements. He said his campaign is more of a movement than a political bid, promising to unveil a comprehensive development blueprint. His billboards and coordinators are already active statewide.

Though campaign styles remain muted, there are signs that more visible political activity may pick up as election day draws near.