Anambra State APC has operated under a long-running internal crisis that many members still do not fully recognise. Beneath the surface, competing factions, personal ambitions, and unresolved leadership struggles have weakened cohesion. The result is a party structure driven more by individual interest than collective strategy, leaving the base confused and the leadership divided.
The central question today is whether the outcome of the governorship election will resolve these tensions or extend them. After the results are declared, a new battle will quietly begin: who becomes the dominant voice of the party at the federal level for Anambra—Mr A, Mr B, or Mr C? This contest for influence is the same dynamic that contributed to the party’s past electoral setbacks, including the loss of a senatorial seat that could have been secured with unity and clear direction.
The APC’s challenge in Anambra is not the absence of supporters, but the absence of coordinated leadership. Party structures remain fragmented, campaign efforts rarely align, and internal negotiations often collapse into factional rivalry. Without discipline and clarity of purpose, even strong candidates struggle to gain traction.
The outcome of today’s governorship election could serve as a wake-up call. It may push stakeholders to confront the unresolved disputes, rebuild trust, and redefine leadership roles. Alternatively, the same entrenched personal interests may persist, deepening the cycle of instability and weakening the party ahead of future contests.
Whether this election becomes a turning point or another missed opportunity depends entirely on how the party interprets the lessons of the moment. In a few hours, the results will speak but what the APC chooses to learn from them is the real test.
By: Godwin Offor
