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APGA clears aspirants for 2026 Anambra LG chairmanship primaries

APGA has released the list of cleared aspirants for its chairmanship primaries ahead of the 2026 local government elections in Anambra.

• February 16, 2026
APGA members
APGA members

All Progressives Grand Alliance has released the list of cleared aspirants for its chairmanship primaries ahead of the 2026 local government elections in Anambra.

The list, issued on Sunday at the party’s state secretariat in Awka, contains candidates cleared to contest the party’s primaries across the state’s 21 local government areas.

According to a statement signed by APGA’s spokesman, Ejimofor Opara, the clearance followed the completion of screening processes in line with party guidelines.

The party noted that aspirants from all local government areas successfully met the requirements necessary to participate in the forthcoming primaries to select candidates for the council chairmanship positions.

Some of the cleared aspirants included Kingsley Ezeagu (Aguata), Ifeanyi Chinweze (Anambra East), Tony Obierika (Anambra West), Paulinus Okafor (Anaocha), ThankGod Anago (Awka North), and Chinedu Okafor (Awka South), among others across the remaining councils.

APGA reiterated its commitment to conducting transparent and credible primaries, urging party members and supporters to maintain unity and abide by party rules throughout the electioneering period.

The Anambra local government election is expected to be held on August 29, with political parties intensifying preparations ahead of the polls.

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