Maduako Igbokwe I Wednesday, April 09, 2025
AWKA, Anambra – Philanthropist and founder of a humanitarian foundation, Chief Charles Chidi Onyeze, on Tuesday emerged the gubernatorial candidate of the Accord Party for Anambra State’s November 8, 2025 election.
Onyeze was the only aspirant who purchased the nomination and expression of interest forms for the Accord Party, and as a result, he was returned unopposed.
He emerged victorious in Awka, the state capital, after securing 93 votes out of the 96 accredited votes. Of the 105 delegates, 96 were accredited to vote, with 93 valid votes cast and three void votes.
Elder Ibe ThankGod, the chairman of the Accord Party’s 2025 Governorship Primary Committee in Anambra State, while declaring Onyeze the winner, confirmed that he had secured the highest number of valid votes and was therefore officially declared the party’s gubernatorial candidate.
During the primary election, delegates from all 21 local government areas of Anambra State participated in the process, casting their votes in support of the candidate.
Elder Ibe ThankGod stated that the process adhered to both the party’s constitution and the Electoral Act, noting that representatives from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) were present to observe the election.
In his acceptance speech, Onyeze called for unity among Accord Party members, stressing that the mission ahead could not be achieved if the party go into it divided.
“We are all members of the Accord Party, and we must work as a family. We are in this race for the good of Ndi Anambra. No one in the state is happy with what is happening. Our lives are not safe, and no one is secure in Anambra,” he stated.
Onyeze also expressed his readiness for the upcoming contest, stating that Anambra used to be a state of pride, but today, many no longer feel proud of the state’s current situation.
He added that he was on a mission to rescue Anambra for the good of the people.
“If elected, I will run an inclusive administration. No local government or community will be left behind in my drive to develop Anambra State,” he vowed.
He further highlighted his ongoing humanitarian efforts through his foundation, stating that it had already touched many lives, and he would expand its impact if he became governor.
Speaking shortly after the primary election, the State Chairman of the Accord Party, Chief Batho Igwedibia, praised the peaceful nature of the process, contrasting it with the violence often associated with other parties’ primaries.
“As you can see, it has been a peaceful process because we are a law-abiding party, and everyone comported themselves in an orderly manner.
“Our party is number one on the ballot, and we shall remain number one at all times,” Igwedibia added.
