The All Progressives Congress (APC) has raised a significant N350 million from the sale of nomination and expression of interest forms for its April 5 governorship primary election in Anambra State. Seven aspirants purchased the N50 million forms before the February 25 deadline, with four having submitted their completed documents.
Among the aspirants are prominent figures like Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, Nicholas Ukachukwu, Chukuma Umeoji, Paul Chukwuma, Onunkwo Obinna, Valentine Ozigbo, and Edozie Madu.
According to the party’s National Organising Secretary, Suleiman Argungu, “There will be a screening of aspirants from March 7 to 8, while publication of screening results will begin on March 10.”
He further outlined the schedule leading to the primary election, including a delegate congress on April 2 and the ratification of the results by April 8.
The APC’s Anambra gubernatorial race is heating up, with campaigns set to begin in June, culminating in the grand finale on November 6.