As the November 8, 2025, Anambra governorship election approaches, African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate, John Chuma Nwosu, said former presidential candidate Peter Obi will ultimately decide which political party he supports.
Obi appears to be balancing between the Labour Party (LP) and the ADC, leaving his choice open for voters.
Obi’s Decision and Voter Responsibility
Nwosu emphasized that, regardless of Obi’s choice, Anambra voters should make informed decisions.
He said: “I’m not in a position to answer that question. Peter Obi has publicly supported both ADC and LP candidates in various elections across Anambra and other states. He is aligned with both parties, so this question is best directed to him.”
Lessons from By-Elections and Soludo’s Leadership
Nwosu dismissed recent Senatorial and House of Assembly by-election results as an unreliable measure of Governor Soludo’s popularity. He described Soludo’s leadership as unremarkable but noted that politics always offers lessons.
“Politics is unpredictable. Every experience, good or bad, teaches us something. We are focused on moving forward. Anambra voters will decide if they want real change or continue under Soludo’s weak governance,” Nwosu said.
He added: “The by-elections were nationwide, while the November 8 election will focus entirely on Anambra. ADC, as a coalition party, has a national stake in the outcome. We are taking all necessary steps to prepare.”
Regarding Soludo’s reelection chances, Nwosu said: “Candidates run under different circumstances. Mistakes teach us lessons. Soludo will run on a weak governance record. Anambra voters will either reject or endorse him. From what I see, he has not earned a clear mandate for reelection.”
Tackling Vote Buying and Promoting Holistic Governance
Nwosu condemned widespread vote buying during the by-elections and urged authorities to curb it.
He reiterated his commitment to holistic governance through his SHEEEMS platform, emphasizing social welfare and housing as key priorities.
“Our approach is holistic. Social welfare is vital, and housing is a key pillar. Nigeria faces a deficit of over 75 million homes. By partnering with developers, investors, and the private sector, we aim to provide affordable housing solutions. Financing options will allow citizens to turn rent payments into homeownership equity. A two-bedroom bungalow could cost residents the same or less than monthly rent, making every payment an investment in their future,” Nwosu explained.
