By-Elections: Soludo Mocks Obi, LP, ADC Dead Party 

By-Elections: Soludo Mocks Obi, LP, ADC Dead Party

Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo of Anambra State has declared that the Labour Party (LP) and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) have lost political relevance in the state, following their poor performance in the recent by-elections.

Speaking after the polls, Soludo said the opposition coalition, which included LP and ADC and was largely aligned with former Anambra governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, had sought to use the by-elections as a test of its strength.

According to him, the outcome was a clear verdict from the people.

“They wanted to use the by-elections in Anambra to test their popularity, but the people spoke overwhelmingly,” Soludo said.

The governor maintained that the ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) had reaffirmed its dominance in Anambra, stressing that the results showed that both the Labour Party and ADC have been rejected by the electorate.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had conducted the by-elections across different parts of the state, giving political parties an opportunity to assess their grassroots strength ahead of the 2027 general elections.

While the Labour Party enjoyed significant momentum in Anambra during the 2023 elections, Soludo insisted that the latest results prove that APGA remains the party of choice in the state.

He described the outcome as not only a victory for his party but also a confirmation that Anambra people continue to stand with APGA as their political platform for grassroots development.

The governor also used the opportunity to urge opposition parties to accept the people’s verdict and work with his administration in the interest of the state.