The African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for the upcoming Anambra State governorship election, Mr. John Chuma Nwosu, has described the poll as a critical test of strength and unity for the party and its coalition partners.
Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, Nwosu said the November 2025 governorship election would serve as a defining moment for the coalition, which recently adopted the ADC as its principal political vehicle.
According to him, the outcome will reflect the coalition’s ability to harmonise diverse political interests and mobilise support for a “new Nigeria.”
“This election is more than just about Anambra. It’s the first real test, the ground zero for ADC and our coalition partners to show that unity can work. We want to build something new, something better,” he stated.
Nwosu dismissed speculations that the registration application of the All Democratic Alliance (ADA) had affected the coalition’s momentum. He affirmed that ADC remained a strong and credible platform with national reach.
“ADC is not a new party. It has never been deregistered and has always fielded quality candidates across the country. We are in good standing and ready for this challenge,” he said.
Addressing his defection from the Labour Party (LP), Nwosu cited irregularities and non-compliance with internal democratic processes as his reasons for leaving, rather than the outcome of the party’s primaries.
“I didn’t leave LP because I didn’t get the ticket. I left because I couldn’t in good conscience be part of a flawed and illegal process. Integrity matters,” he explained.
Nwosu also used the opportunity to extend an invitation to other political figures and parties to join the ADC-led coalition, emphasizing the need for broad-based unity to end what he described as poor leadership under the incumbent governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo.
He pledged to practise servant leadership if elected, promising to be guided by the people’s voice and to foster inclusivity in governance.
“As a servant leader, I will listen to the people. No one has a monopoly on wisdom. I may not be a professor, but I have common sense and I understand the needs of our people,” Nwosu said.
He concluded by urging Anambra voters to support candidates with integrity and vision, assuring them that the ADC stands ready to offer a credible alternative.
