The Anambra State gubernatorial election is currently underway, with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) overseeing a contest that will determine the state’s governor for the next four years. Several parties are vying for the position, including the All Progressives Congress (APC), People’s Democratic Party (PDP), All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Labour Party, and African Democratic Congress (ADC).
APC chieftain Joe Igbokwe has claimed that the ADC’s presence in the election is minimal, stating on his Facebook page that the party is “nowhere to be found” in polling units and wards across the state. He suggested that the ADC’s absence could lead to accusations of rigging, framing his comment as a response to the party’s perceived lack of visibility.
The ADC has recently attracted attention after being adopted by a coalition of opposition leaders who reportedly plan to challenge President Bola Tinubu’s potential re‑election bid in 2027. However, its performance in the Anambra gubernatorial race may raise questions about its viability as a major political force.
The election is being closely watched as one of the first major electoral tests for the parties since the last general election. The outcome is expected to have significant implications for the political landscape in Anambra State and potentially at the national level. As the process continues, stakeholders and observers will monitor whether the ADC’s apparent absence influences the result.
INEC has assured voters that the election will be free and fair, and the commission’s ability to deliver on this promise will be scrutinized. Final results are expected in the coming days and are likely to shape the future of politics in Anambra State and beyond.
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