Politics
Anambra south by-election: APC’s Okwuosa rejects results, alleges irregularities
The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate in the Anambra South Senatorial by-election, Hon. Azuka Okwuosa, has rejected the outcome of the poll, citing concerns over the conduct of the exercise held on Saturday, August 16, 2025.
The Returning Officer for the election, Prof. Frank Ojiako, had declared Emmanuel Nwachukwu of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) winner with 90,408 votes. Okwuosa polled 19,847 votes, while Donald Amamgbo of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) came third with 2,889 votes.
Addressing journalists in Oraifite, Ekwusigo Local Government Area, Okwuosa questioned aspects of the process and called for a review by relevant authorities. He stressed that the credibility of elections was vital to sustaining democracy, urging stakeholders to ensure transparency and fairness in future polls.
“The people deserve elections that reflect their true will,” he said, while appealing to his supporters to remain calm and law-abiding.
He added that consultations were ongoing within the APC to determine the party’s next line of action in accordance with the law. (vanguard)
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