Soludo Declares Labour Party And ADC “Dead” After APGA’s Landslide Victory In Anambra Bye-Election

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Following Saturday’s bye-election in Anambra State, Governor Charles Soludo has declared that the Labour Party (LP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) are now “dead” in the state after the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) secured a resounding victory.

Speaking on Sunday, August 17, at a victory celebration in Nanka, Soludo mocked his opponents, particularly one of his predecessors, Peter Obi, who had backed ADC candidates in the contest.

“ADC does not exist in Anambra. We proved it on Saturday. Labour Party is dead,” Soludo said, drawing loud cheers from APGA supporters dressed in party colors and cock-logo regalia.

The governor accused the ADC opposition coalition of attempting to use the bye-election as a popularity test but claimed the results showed overwhelming support for APGA.
“The people spoke with over 75%. APGA is not just a party—it is our movement,” Soludo declared.

The bye-election was conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the Anambra South Senatorial District seat left vacant after the death of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah in July 2024.

APGA’s candidate, Emmanuel Nwachukwu, emerged victorious with 90,408 votes, trouncing APC’s Azuka Okwuosa, who managed 19,847 votes, and ADC’s Donald Amangbo, who secured just 2,889 votes.

Obi, who ran under the Labour Party in the 2023 presidential election, has aligned himself with the ADC coalition seeking to unseat President Bola Tinubu in 2027. But with Soludo’s fiery opposition to Obi’s 2027 ambition and APGA’s latest win, the political battle in Anambra appears far from over.

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