The ruling All Progressives Congress has declared the start of its governorship screening process, ahead of the party’s primary election in Anambra State.
The exercise is expected to begin today, Friday, March 7, at the APC National Secretariat in Abuja.
According to a statement from the party’s media department, the screening will last two days, ending on Saturday, March 8.
Punch reported that the party earned ₦350 million by selling nomination and expression of interest papers for ₦50 million apiece. The deadline for purchasing and submitting forms was Tuesday, February 25.
Seven Aspirants in the Race
Seven applicants successfully purchased and submitted their forms, making them eligible for the screening process.
They include Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, Nicholas Ukachukwu, Chukwuma Umeoji, Paul Chukwuma, Johnbosco Onunkwo, Valentine Ozigbo, and Edozie Madu.
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According to the updated schedule of activities, Chukwuma, Okonkwo, and Ukachukwu will be screened today, with the remaining four – Umeoji, Ozigbo, Onunkwo, and Madu – scheduled for Saturday.
The announcement continued: “Notice of screening schedules for the seven APC Anambra State governorship aspirants holds from Friday, 7th March to Saturday, 8th March 2025 at the NWC Hall of the APC National Secretariat at 40 Blantyre Street in Wuse II, Abuja.”
“The following candidates will appear before the screening panel: Sir Paul Chukwuma on Friday (4.30 pm – 5.00 pm), Prof Obiora Okonkwo (5.05 pm – 5.35 pm), and Nicholas Ukachukwu (5.40 pm – 6.10 pm).”
“On Saturday, it will be the turn of Chukwuma Umeoji (10.00 am – 10.30 am), Valentine Ozigbo (10.35 am – 11.05 am), Johnbosco Onunkwo (11.35 am – 12.05 pm) and Edozie Madu (12.35 am – 1.05 pm) to attend the screening.”
