The All Progressives Congress (APC) has inaugurated a seven-member screening committee to evaluate governorship aspirants for the upcoming Anambra State gubernatorial election. The committee was inaugurated by the APC National Chairman, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, at the party’s national secretariat on Friday.
According to a statement issued by the party on its official X handle, the committee is chaired by former Katsina State Governor, Ibrahim Shehu Shema. The statement read:
“A seven-member APC Screening Committee for the Anambra State governorship aspirants, chaired by former Governor of Katsina State, H.E. Ibrahim Shehu Shema, was inaugurated by the National Chairman, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, CON, on Friday at the party’s national secretariat.
“At the inauguration, the National Organising Secretary, H.E. Sulaiman Muhammad Argungu, expressed confidence that the committee will conduct a thorough and transparent screening process.
“The Screening/Appeal Committees are supported by a secretariat led by the Director of Election Matters, Tasi’u Mohammed, and the Director of Organising, Alhaji Ahmed Wambai, to facilitate the smooth operation of the exercise.
“The seven governorship aspirants being screened are Messrs Chukwuma Umeoji, Obiora Okonkwo, Nicholas Ukachukwu, Paul Chukwuma, Onunkwo Obinna, Valentine Ozigbo, and Edozie Madu.”
DAILY MENTOR reports that the inauguration of the screening committee marks a critical step in the APC’s preparations for the Anambra State governorship election. The committee’s mandate is to ensure a fair and transparent evaluation of the aspirants, reflecting the party’s commitment to internal democracy and due process.
As the screening process unfolds, stakeholders and party members are hopeful that the exercise will produce a credible candidate capable of leading the APC to victory in Anambra State. The outcome of the screening will play a pivotal role in shaping the party’s strategy and prospects in the upcoming election.