Prince Dr. Nicholas Ukachukwu has emerged the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress in Anambra state.
Defeating 3 other contestants in the governorship primaries held yesterday, April 5, 2025, in Awka, Ukachukwu garnered a total of 1,455 votes, PACESETTER gathered.
According to a post on the official X handle of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Ukachukwu defeated his closest contender, Mr. Valentine Ozigbo who got 67 votes.
While Engr. Johnbosco Onunkwo had 26 votes, Edozie Madu got 8 votes.
The results were declared by Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River state, who was the Chairman of the Primary Election Committee.
Speaking after he was declared winner of the primary election, Ukachukwu vowed to deliver the state to the APC.
He said, “We shall deliver Anambra to the APC. One thing I want to say here, nobody has won the governorship of Anambra without my support; it has never happened before.
“I have been playing godfatherism, but now I want to be the father of the father, no more godfather.”
Prince Dr. Nicholas Ukachukwu is a Nigerian businessman, philanthropist, and politician whose career has spanned decades across real estate, oil and gas, and public service.
Born on March 20, 1969, in Osumenyi, Nnewi South Local Government Area, Anambra State, his persistent involvement in Nigerian politics, particularly in Anambra State, has positioned him as a formidable political figure.