PDP flags off Anambra South campaign, targets APGA seat

NNEWI — The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Anambra State has formally flagged off its campaign for the Anambra South Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 general elections, with the party vowing to reclaim the Senate seat currently held by the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).

The campaign flag-off for the PDP senatorial candidate, Prince Samben Nwosu, began with a roadshow through some communities in the district on Saturday, drawing party leaders, local government chairmen, ward executives and supporters.

The event, held at Jideofor Hotel, Nnewi, was attended by the PDP Deputy National Legal Adviser, Mr Chinemelum Ubah; State Chairman, Prince Casmir Ajulu; State Secretary, Sir Sunny Umenne; Anambra South Senatorial District Chairman, Prince Victor Uba; and other party leaders.

Addressing party supporters, Ajulu expressed confidence that the PDP would win its candidates’ elections in 2027, saying the party was not intimidated by APGA or any other political party.

He said APGA did not win any National Assembly seat in Anambra State in the 2023 general elections and expressed confidence that the PDP would defeat the ruling party in the 2027 elections.

Ajulu also recalled that APGA won the Anambra South senatorial bye-election held after the death of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, but said the PDP was determined to reclaim the seat in 2027.

He said the party was confident of winning the National Assembly seats in Anambra South at the next general election.

The PDP Deputy National Legal Adviser, Ubah, urged the party’s seven local government chairmen and ward executives in the district to return to their respective wards and mobilise support for Nwosu.

“I want the people of Anambra South Senatorial District to focus on the game. You should fight the good fight of delivering victory for Prince Samben Nwosu. Vote, defend your vote, we will do the rest, which is to monitor it to the last,” he said.

Also speaking, the PDP Chairman for Anambra South Senatorial District, Victor Uba, described Nwosu as a credible candidate and expressed confidence in his ability to win the election.

“Prince Samben Nwosu is a credible candidate. Anambra South will be blessed to have him as their Senator. We are strongly behind him and with our collective efforts, he will surely win the seat,” he said.

The party’s State Secretary, Umenne, said the PDP was optimistic of victory in 2027, citing the turnout and support displayed during the roadshow.

“Seeing the organic love displayed during the roadshow, Prince Samben Nwosu, the PDP senatorial candidate for Anambra South Senatorial District, is the man to clinch the Senate seat,” he said.

He said the turnout demonstrated that the PDP remained active in the state and needed leadership capable of repositioning the party.

Nwosu, who expressed appreciation for the support he received during the roadshow, said his campaign was based on competence rather than financial inducement.

“I am contesting with myself, not with a bag of rice or envelope,” he said.

He said voters should prioritise competence and quality when choosing their representatives, adding that financial inducement could result in the election of candidates who fail to meet the expectations of their constituents.

Nwosu pledged to introduce what he described as a new style of representation that would carry the people along if elected.

“I have gone to the field. I have interacted with our people, business men, traders and people of diverse professions. This is how it is going to be if elected. I will consult my people, tell them what is on board, seek their opinion and synergise with what they want,” he said.

The campaign flag-off ended with the formal presentation of the PDP flag to Nwosu, amid cheers from party supporters.