By Nnedima Micheal
A former stalwart of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Prof Theodore Okonkwo, has revealed that many stakeholders of the party are currently secretly working for the success of Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the November 8, 2025 Anambra State governorship election.
Okonkwo, a professor of Law specialising in Environmental, Climate Change, Biodiversity and Maritime Law, hails from Ezenaja village, Oraukwu, in Idemili North Council had joined APGA in 2011.
He then officially resigned from the party on September 25, 2025 to join the APC.
Speaking about his defection, Prof. Okonkwo said APGA, once a vibrant movement founded on the principle of brotherhood, has lost its moral compass. “The truth is that APGA has been hijacked,” he declared.
“Their slogan, ‘Onye Aghana Nwanneya’ (Be Your Brother’s Keeper), no longer hold true.
“The party is now filled with injustice, fake promises, and a broken reward system.”
He further disclosed that numerous APGA members are quietly working for Prince Ukachukwu’s impending victory. “Many stakeholders in APGA have sympathy for Ukachukwu,” he said. “They are working underground but can’t say it openly.”
Prof. Okonkwo said his decision to join the APC was divinely inspired. Hear him, “It was not about inducement or persuasion. It was a spiritual revelation,” he explained. He drew guide from biblical parallels, saying, “In the Scripture, when Elijah was about to ascend into heaven, the sons of the prophets were aware of the moment but failed to grasp its deeper revelation. They rejoiced without understanding, but only Elisha caught the revelation and received the blessing. I, too, have caught the revelation of Ikukuoma’s (Ukachukwu’s) mission in Anambra. I don’t want to be like the sons of the prophet who clapped without understanding”.
According to him, the Soludo administration has failed to deliver on its promises. “We were excited when Gov Soludo came with the slogan, ‘I will fix it, it is not broken’. But now, it is broken into pieces,” he lamented. “The governor’s promises do not match the realities on ground. What happened to the ecological funds? My hometown, Oraukwu, is ravaged by erosion, yet nothing serious has been done.”
He questioned the utilisation of the excess revenue accruing to the state from the removal of fuel subsidy. “The money coming into Anambra does not reflect in infrastructure or human development. The government is not transparent about its spendings” he added.
On security, the professor described the situation in Anambra as “dire and unsustainable.” “I don’t travel into Anambra after 6 p.m. because of insecurity,” he said. “Even within the state, people avoid travelling at night. The security architecture is being used as a façade for political purposes ahead of the election.”
Prof. Okonkwo argued that the APC candidate, Prince Ukachukwu, represents a new hope for the state. “My encounter with him was refreshing,” he said. “I told him my only fear was that he might change when he becomes governor, and he laughed. I believe his humility and sincerity of purpose will drive meaningful development.”
He urged Prince Ukachukwu to prioritise security, human development, and institution building. “If there is no security, there will be no investment or development,” he noted. “He should focus on developing people, not just infrastructure. Once individuals are empowered, they build strong families and communities. That is how lasting progress begins.”
Drawing lessons from history, Okonkwo cited Chief Obafemi Awolowo’s free education policy as an example of visionary leadership. “When you develop an individual, you develop a nation,” he stressed.
“Government does not create jobs; it creates the enabling environment for businesses to thrive and create jobs”
He advised Ukachukwu to maintain humility and a cordial relationship with the APC-led Federal Government. “Leadership requires humility,” he said. “To build strong partnerships with Abuja, the governor must wear humility like a badge.”
On the Soludo administration’s tax policies, he expressed dismay at what he described as crude enforcement method. “The so-called Akaodo revenue agents use pestles to threaten and force compliance on people. Even during colonial times, enforcement was not as harsh,” he said.
He noted that Anambra needs a leader with vision, courage, and divine conviction. “I don’t hate anyone,” he said. “But Anambra State is greater than any individual. We need a change that restores dignity, fairness, and security to our people.”
He therefore called citizens to massively support and vote APC, Ukachukwu on Nov 8, 2025 to usher in better life and new positive change experience.
