Valentine Ozigbo, a governorship aspirant in Anambra State, has taken legal action against the All Progressives Congress (APC) over the outcome of the party’s April 5, 2025, gubernatorial primary election.
The case, filed at the Federal High Court in Awka, lists the APC, Mr. Nicholas Ukachukwu, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as defendants.
Ozigbo is urging the court to void Ukachukwu’s nomination, claiming the primary was deeply flawed and orchestrated to sideline genuine party members. In a powerful personal statement titled “For a Future Worth Fighting For,” Ozigbo described the entire process as a “well-scripted illusion.”
“When institutions falter, it is the duty of conscience to rise. I have taken that stand—not for self, but for truth, for justice, and for Ndi Anambra,” he declared.
He accused the APC of using a fake delegate list, barring loyal party members from participating, and creating a chaotic environment with thugs and violence replacing due process.
“There was no accreditation, no order—just chaos. Real APC members were locked out, and thugs were passed off as delegates,” Ozigbo alleged.
He further insisted that Ukachukwu did not meet the eligibility standards outlined in the APC’s constitution and accused party leaders of manipulating the process in his favor.
“The party’s machinery was hijacked to serve one man’s ambition,” he added.
According to Ozigbo, the aftermath of the controversial primary has caused internal turmoil within the Anambra APC, with mass resignations, lawsuits, and defection of key members at both ward and LGA levels.
“While he fiddles like Nero, APC in Anambra is burning,” Ozigbo said in a scathing rebuke of Ukachukwu, whom he accused of ignoring the crisis his candidacy has triggered.
The lawsuit, filed by Senior Advocates of Nigeria Umeh Kalu and B.C. Igwilo, is supported by documents from the APC’s constitution and internal records.
Ozigbo emphasized that his legal move isn’t about personal gain but about protecting the integrity of democratic institutions.
“We do not aim to divide the party. Our mission is to rebuild it—restoring credibility, trust, and the promise of democratic leadership,” he said.
He concluded with a rallying call: “When a corrupt process tries to disguise itself as legitimate, we must speak out—for justice, for our children, and for the future we all deserve.”
The court is yet to fix a date for the hearing of the suit.
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