The Anambra State 2021 gubernatorial election will be the most keenly contested governorship election in the State and if not the entire Nigeria.

Housing top billionaires in the country, the state’s political power houses have taken hints to throw weight on overthrowing the incumbent party, the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA).

Although APGA currently sits as the incumbent, the 2021 election will be a top tight tussle between APGA, PDP, YPP and APC.

Here is a complete analysis of each party’s aspirant(s) gunning for the seat of the governor come 2021 by News9naija.
APGA’S ASPIRANTS:
The most visible aspirants under APGA are Prof Chukwuma Soludo and Stanley Uzochukwu among those who have indicated interest directly or indirectly for the party’s 2021 Ticket.

Prof Chukwuma Soludo:

Charles Chukwuma Soludo, CFR is a Nigerian economics professor and a former Governor and chairman of the board of directors of the Central Bank of Nigeria.

Prof Soludo is taunted by many as the Governor’s choice for the party’s ticket. This insinuation gained momentum when the governor appointed him to chair the Anambra vision 2070.
Stanley Uzochukwu:

Stanley Uzochukwu is a Nigerian business magnet, investor and philanthropist, Chairman and CEO of the Stanel Group. The Stanel Group is an energy company with huge commanding presence in Awka, the state capital.

Mr Stanel has indicated interest to run for the Anambra 2021 guber unde the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA). He is believed to have the backing of the first lady of the state Osodieme who wields a substantial influence in the running the state.

However, the big question remains, “will either of these two aspirants help APGA retain its political grip on the state or has the time come for an end of late Odumegwu Ojukwu inspired and self acclaimed Igbo party?

PDP’s ASPIRANTS:
PDP has always been a top contender when it comes to Anambra politics. However, various internal party problems keep making the party’s shot at power a mirage which includes but not limited to zoning and arriving a consensus candidate.

According to Mr Oseloka Obaze, a chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), “What PDP requires to win the 2021 governorship election in Anambra is to produce a good candidate that will enjoy popular acceptance and support rather than yielding to zoning appeal,”

“…For PDP to succeed, it must present its best candidate and a united front, the zone from which the candidate emerges notwithstanding.“

Although the National Chairman of The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for South East, Chief Austin Umahi has said the party will be discontinuing zoning for the Anambra 2021 Guber , as he admitted that zoning has on several occasions prevented the party from clinching victory at the polls, it is however unclear how the party tends to resolve the issue of “arriving at a consensus candidate” .

PDP has the highest number of marketable candidates for the gubernatorial election with the likes of Sen. Uche Ekwunife, Dr Godwin Maduka, Dr Godwin Ezeemo and a host of others.

Hon. Chris Azubogu:

Hon. Azubogu Chris Chukwuemeka Ifeanyi is an Anambra lawmaker representing Nnewi North/Nnewi South/Ekwusigo Federal Constituency in the Federal House of Representatives.

The house of representatives member is believed to be a loyal party man who has remained in the party since its formation . If the clamour for Anambra South to produce the next governorship candidate sails through, he is highly favoured to pick the ticket, there are also rumours that the Anambra south billionaires are solidly behind his aspiration and are willing to support should finance be his problem .

Dr Obiora Okonkwo:

Dr Obiora Okonkwo is the Chairman of The Dome Entertainment and Hospitality Limited, a multi hospitality company.

Dr. Obiora Okonkwo entrance into the race, shattered all political equations, including the clamour for power to return back to the south .

Believed to have the financial war chest to not only win the primaries, but also match whoever the state governor presents in the election proper. The only obstacle to his candidacy, is the clamour for power to return back to the south .

Sen. Uche Ekwunife:

Uche Lilian Ekwunife, is a Nigerian Politician and member of the 9th Nigerian Senate representing the people of Anambra Central Senatorial District of Anambra State.

Sen. Ekwunife is one politician that can pull surprises especially when underrated. Her ability to compete with the male dominated politics leaves every one is awe and amazement .

It is believed that if the field is thrown wide open, without a consensus , she possesses the ability to bulldoze her way through .

Her aspiration may be hindered by her gender, and the fact that she is seen as having the penchant to contest for any available office . The unresolved zoning arrangement will also affect her aspiration.

Dr. Godwin Maduka:

Godwin Maduka, is a Nigerian-American doctor, businessman and philanthropist. He is the founder of Las Vegas Pain Institute and Medical Center.

The philanthropic Doctor has a very slim chance of winning the PDP ticket, not because he is not qualified but lacks the needed political exposure to lead the PDP in the state. Seen as a new comer to the party, stakeholders may not be comfortable to hand him the ticket of the party.

But then, in politics anything is possible including him picking the ticket .

Valentine Ozigbo:

Valentine Chineto “Val” Ozigbo is a Nigerian business executive. He is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer of Transnational Corporation of Nigeria plc.

Though a new entrant into the political foray, he has since stamped his presence . he is believed to have similar traits of the former governor of the state Mr. Peter Obi, the average Anambarian believes he has all it takes to lead the state.

If handed the Party ticket, which appears slim, he will surely make a good candidate for the PDP, but the problem is, are the stakeholders willing to hand the ticket to someone perceived to be a new comer to the Party. He may be the dark horse in the race, should those regarded as heavy weights fail to agree on a consensus, as his candidacy may be the one that may be considered by all to be neutral .

In terms of finance, it is believed he could get a boast from the business community where he has considerable friends as the CEO of transcorp.
Godwin Ezeemo:

Godwin Chukwunaenye Ezeemo is a Nigerian businessman and politician, chairman of The Orient Group of companies.

The chances of Ezeemo has been limited by his perennial aspiration to rule the state under different platforms .

If he fly the ticket of the PDP, they stand a slim chance of winning the state.

APC’s Aspirants
The All progressive Congress (APC) is one of the political parties with low rating in the South East. Any candidate that would be running for the Anambra govership election in 2021 would have to contend with the problem of the party’s acceptance in the State.

Other than the problem of acceptance, APC has no fieldable candidate to stand the likes of Ekwunife, Soludo, and Ifeanyi Ubah.

One of the party’s notable figure in the state Dr Chris Ngige has said he is too busy with his national assignment as a minister to start eyeing “a provincial job” ruling out the party’s chances of fielding him in the 2021 governorship race.

He said .“I don’t have interest for now in Anambra governorship because I am on a national assignment. I am Minister of Labour and Employment of the federation and I am the chief conciliator of all labour disputes for now. And you can see that with the economy going into doldrums and shaking, the cynosure of all the effects of economic trouble is industrial disputes“.

With the fact established that Ngige won’t be running, APC is most likely to field Andy Uba who has indicated interest to run for the governorship election of the state.

Andy Uba:

Andy Uba, is a Nigerian politician who was elected Senator for the Anambra South constituency of Anambra State in 2021.

Andy Uba will likely not be a good contender for the govership seat as his party is less popular in the state.

YPP’s Aspirants
The Young Progressive Party (YPP), a newly registered political party during the 2019 general elections did impressively well. Winning one seat out of the 109 seats in the Nigerian Senate.

Though a new entrant in the game, YPP has proved how formidable it can be with the personality of Ifeanyi Ubah. YPP is proving to be a force to be reckoned with in Anambra politics.

Sen Ifeanyi Ubah:

Patrick Ifeanyi Ubah, is a Nigerian businessman, entrepreneur and currently the Senator, representing Anambra South in the Nigerian senate and CEO of Capital Oil.

Ifeanyi Ubah was removed as the senator representing Anambra South by an FCT High Court but was reinstated by the Appeal Court and affirmed by the Supreme court.

Senator Ifeanyi is sure to fly the ticket of the Party, and by doing so, he may be doing the PDP a good deed, should PDP finally pick someone from central, because, he is sure to beat any candidate from the South . His influence in the south is not in doubt at all.

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yanabasee1:
PDP's candidate has a better chance and good reps...

Juliusmalema:
For now APC and YPP has better chances of winning the state next year.

Apga Fielding Soludo is an easy victory for APC and YPP plus some pdp stalwarts that will team up with APC later.

That's the politics I know for now.

Juliusmalema:
For now APC and YPP has better chances of winning the state next year.

Apga Fielding Soludo is an easy victory for APC and YPP plus some pdp stalwarts that will team up with APC later.

That's the politics I know for now.

Apeshy102:


APC can't win Anambra, even YPP and PDP has more chances

Juliusmalema:
For now APC and YPP has better chances of winning the state next year.

Apga Fielding Soludo is an easy victory for APC and YPP plus some pdp stalwarts that will team up with APC later.

That's the politics I know for now.

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Serious I don't know the kind of substance you dey smoke