Azuka Okwuosa Clinches APC Ticket for Anambra South Senatorial By-Election

• Azuka Okwuosa secured the APC nomination for the August 16, 2025 Anambra South senatorial by-election.

• He defeated Dr. Obinna Uzor with 470 votes to 57 in a primary involving 594 delegates.

• The by-election was called to fill the seat of the late Senator Ifeanyi Ubah.

• The primary was overseen by a seven-member APC committee chaired by Chief Henry Ikoh and conducted peacefully.

• Okwuosa expressed honor about winning but acknowledged the challenge of following Senator Ubah’s legacy.

• Okwuosa’s political career includes roles in APGA, PDP, and APC, with past positions as local government chairman and state commissioner.

• He is respected for mediation skills and commitment to peaceful coexistence in Anambra politics.

Azuka Okwuosa has won the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for the Anambra South senatorial by-election scheduled for August 16, 2025. He emerged victorious over Dr. Obinna Uzor in a competitive primary election, securing 470 votes against Uzor’s 57 votes from 594 delegates representing all seven local government areas.

This election follows the unfortunate passing of Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, who died in the United Kingdom about a year ago. The primary, chaired by Chief Henry Ikoh, was conducted peacefully under the supervision of the APC national secretariat committee, with the presence of INEC officials and security agents.

In his acceptance speech, Okwuosa expressed both elation and solemn respect, acknowledging Senator Ubah’s impactful tenure and viewing his nomination as a challenge to continue his work. Born on November 3, 1959, in Jos, Plateau State, Okwuosa comes from a Christian family native to Anambra State.

His diverse political background includes contesting for governor under the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), a brief stint with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) between 1999 and 2003, before settling with the APC. He has served as chairman of Nnewi North Local Government Council, commissioner for works and transport in Anambra State, and Secretary-General of the South-East Development Initiative.

Renowned in Anambra politics for his problem-solving abilities and role as a mediator, Okwuosa enjoys widespread respect for fostering peaceful coexistence among party members and the larger community.