Ganduje Urges Anambra Billionaires to Invest in APC, Not Destabilize It
As the race for the November 8, 2025, governorship election in Anambra State gathers momentum, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Dr. Abdullahi Ganduje, has urged wealthy party members in the state to channel their financial resources toward strengthening the party rather than causing division.
Ganduje made this appeal on Tuesday in Abuja while addressing an APC youth group, Booth to Booth with Bola Tinubu. He emphasized the need for unity among party stakeholders, warning against internal conflicts that could weaken APC’s chances in the upcoming election.
Call for Party Unity
“Anambra should assist in providing a conducive atmosphere. If we are to have a successful primary, all our stakeholders must be committed to genuine party development,” Ganduje stated.
He highlighted the recurring issues of litigations and court orders, stressing that the party was determined to avoid past mistakes. “This time around, business should not be as usual. We know they are very rich, but they should not use their wealth to destabilize the party. Instead, they should build the APC for success.”
Ganduje also expressed a preference for consensus in selecting a candidate, saying, “I will be highly impressed if they can produce a candidate through consensus. I will even give them an award.”
Debate Over Primary Election Mode
On the method for selecting the APC candidate, Ganduje noted that the National Working Committee (NWC) would deliberate with the state chapter and other stakeholders before making a decision.
In response, the leader of the youth group, Iyke Madu, urged the APC leadership to adopt indirect primaries for the Anambra governorship contest. He emphasized the importance of a transparent and credible process to prevent a repeat of past electoral controversies.
Concerns Over Electoral Integrity
Madu recounted the irregularities that marred the party’s 2021 primaries, where inflated vote figures failed to translate into actual electoral success. “In 2021, a candidate reportedly secured up to 300,000 votes in the primaries but struggled to get even 50,000 votes on election day. We must avoid such pitfalls this time.”
He further warned against the potential adoption of direct primaries, citing security concerns in Anambra State. “Even the state government has been unable to conduct local government elections due to insecurity. If a government in control of the state cannot organize elections, it will be even more difficult for a party without state control to conduct direct primaries.”
Madu called for a structured delegate-based indirect primary, suggesting that the process should be broadcast nationally to ensure transparency. “With an indirect primary held at a central location and televised, any candidate that emerges will be widely accepted, leaving little room for disputes.”
As the APC navigates its internal selection process, party members and stakeholders await the final decision of the NWC on the mode of primaries, a decision that could significantly impact the party’s prospects in the Anambra gubernatorial election.
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Ganduje Urges Anambra Billionaires to Invest in APC, Not Destabilize It