2025 Anambra Election: APC Candidate, Ukachukwu Votes In Osumenyi Ward 2, Alleges Vote Buying, Intimidation of Party Agents
The All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Nicholas Ukachukwu, has alleged vote buying and intimidation of his party’s agents in the ongoing 2025 Anambra governorship election.
Ukachukwu, who voted at his polling unit in Osumenyi Ward 2, Polling Unit 012, described the development as a threat to 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 after casting his vote.
Speaking further on reports of intimidation, Ukachukwu said one of his agents had been assaulted during the voting exercise, adding “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”.
When asked about the situation in Ihiala, one of the state’s flashpoints, Ukachukwu said there had been no major violence or casualties so far.
“So far, there’s been no report of any death or serious unrest,” he said, adding that, “There are always tensions during elections, but for now, it’s largely calm.”
