The Digest: Anambra Governor Chukwuma Soludo has mocked Peter Obi and the Labour Party (LP) following the results of Saturday's by-elections, declaring both the Labour Party and the African Democratic Congress (ADC) “dead” and “non-existent” in the state. Speaking at an event in Nanka to celebrate the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA)'s victory, Soludo emphasized that the overwhelming support for APGA in the by-elections proved the irrelevance of Obi’s Labour Party and the ADC in Anambra.
Key Points:
- Soludo declared the ADC and LP as “dead” in Anambra after the by-election results.
- He mocked Obi for supporting ADC candidates, claiming the party has no presence in the state.
- The APGA's resounding victory, with over 75% of the vote, signaled overwhelming public support.
- Soludo described APGA as "our movement," reinforcing the party’s dominance in the state.
- Obi had aligned with the ADC coalition in its bid to challenge President Tinubu in the 2027 elections.
- The by-election results serve as a significant blow to the Labour Party's influence in Anambra.
Source: Daily Post