APC Candidate Nicholas Ukachukwu Alleges Vote Buying, Intimidation In Anambra Election

The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Nicholas Ukachukwu, has accused rival parties of vote buying and intimidating his agents during the ongoing 2025 Anambra governorship election.

Ukachukwu, who casted his vote at Polling Unit 012 in Osumenyi Ward 2, described the situation as a serious setback for democracy.

“If there’s no seller, there cannot be a buyer. Some people have chosen to sell their conscience, which is even worse than those buying votes.

“When you give up your right for money, you lose your voice as a citizen. You can’t cry later, society must be blamed for encouraging this,” the APC candidate said.

Nicholas Ukachukwu also claimed that one of his polling agents was assaulted during the voting process.

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“There have been incidents where people are being beaten up. It’s a form of bullying, and though it may seem right to some today, power changes hands. God gives power to whomever He chooses,” he added.

When asked about the situation in Ihiala, the APC candidate said the area had remained relatively peaceful.

He said, “So far, there’s been no report of any death or serious unrest. There are always tensions during elections, but for now, it’s largely calm.”

KanyiDaily recalls that the EFCC officials arrived in Anambra on Saturday as voters headed to the polls to elect a new governor.

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