Chaos erupted at the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship primary in Anambra State on Saturday morning, as thugs allegedly loyal to aspirant Nicholas Ukachukwu, disrupted the delegate accreditation process at the Beautiful Gate Hotel in Awka. The thugs, reportedly working with police officers, barricaded the hotel gate and only allowed entry to individuals with Ukachukwu-branded ID cards.
Delegates supporting other aspirants were turned away, harassed, and physically assaulted. The incident has raised concerns about the integrity and fairness of the primary process. The APC leadership is being urged to intervene and ensure the safety of delegates.
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In a swift reaction, the Valentine Ozigbo Campaign Organisation condemned the violence and exclusionary tactics.
Speaking on behalf of Ozigbo, campaign spokesperson Ephraim Adiele decried what he called an attempt to “hijack the primary” through intimidation and force.
“We reject the politics of violence and call for a level playing field,” Adiele said.
“Clearly, Nicholas Ukachukwu is seeking to hijack the primary. It cannot stand. The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) should act now to prevent a crisis.”
At the time of this report, Nicholas Ukachukwu’s camp had not issued any public response to the accusations.
This development comes after Sir Paul Chukwuma, a top APC governorship aspirant, resigned from the party less than 24 hours before the primary election, citing internal strife and allegations of manipulated delegate lists.
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