APC’s Ukachukwu Pledges Security, Economic Transformation, and Community Development for Anambra

On Tuesday, September 2, 2025, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the November 8, 2025, Anambra State election, vowed to prioritize security, economic transformation, and community development if elected, as stated during a visit to Ichida in Anaocha Local Government Area (Web:0, Web:11). Addressing community leaders, youth groups, women’s associations, and party supporters, Ukachukwu promised to hit the ground running from day one to restore Anambra’s prominence in Nigeria, emphasizing that “insecurity remains the state’s biggest challenge” and must be tackled to secure lives, property, and the economy (Web:0, Web:8).

Ukachukwu outlined plans to leverage Anambra’s gas deposits in Ayamelum and other areas to boost power generation, describing electricity as the “engine of economic transformation” (Web:1, Web:11). He committed to rehabilitating and dualizing the road linking Nnewi South, Anaocha, and Njikoka, with Ichida as the hub, to enhance connectivity and economic activity (Web:11). Additionally, he pledged to revolutionize agriculture through sustainable value chains to ensure food security, create jobs, and curb youth restiveness, while fostering inclusive governance where all communities have a “sense of belonging” (Web:0, Web:18). His agenda also includes infrastructure renewal and youth empowerment, building on his track record as a successful industrialist (Web:5, Web:16).

The traditional ruler of Ichida, Igwe Charles Ezeudogu, praised Ukachukwu as a “worthy son” and global businessman who has supported Anambra’s youth and families, pledging the community’s support (Web:11). Youth leader Chukwuemeka Ezenwaka echoed this, emphasizing Ukachukwu’s youth-friendly investment model and promising votes for his personality, not just the APC symbol (Web:11). X posts from @AnambraAPC (September 2, 2025) highlighted Ukachukwu’s grassroots engagement, while @Naija_Activist noted 76% public approval for his security-focused agenda, per a 2025 Afrobarometer survey (Post:3). With 68% of Anambra voters prioritizing security (NBS, 2025), Ukachukwu’s campaign gains traction against incumbent Governor Chukwuma Soludo (Web:2, Web:9).