Former Aviation Minister and ex-lawmaker, Stella Oduah, has emerged as the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) for the Anambra North Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The party officially declared Oduah winner of the senatorial primary conducted across the seven local government areas in the district on May 23. According to figures released by the party’s leadership, Oduah defeated other aspirants including Primus Odili, Dr. Alex Obiogbolu, and Sir John in the keenly contested exercise.
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APGA’s National Publicity Secretary, Ejimofor Opara, stated that the primary election was peacefully conducted across all 99 wards in the senatorial district, insisting that all officially collated results remained valid despite controversies and alternative computations circulating online.
The party also dismissed claims of manipulation, maintaining that no result was altered during the collation process. It urged dissatisfied aspirants to channel grievances through the party’s internal dispute resolution mechanisms.
Oduah, who previously represented Anambra North in the Senate and once served under former President Goodluck Jonathan as Minister of Aviation, is making another major political comeback under the APGA platform after years of political realignments between major parties.
The Anambra North Senatorial District covers Onitsha North, Onitsha South, Ogbaru, Oyi, Ayamelum, Anambra East, and Anambra West local government areas, making it one of the most politically strategic districts in Anambra State.
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What You Need to Know
- APGA conducted its senatorial primary elections on May 23, 2026.
- Stella Oduah polled the highest votes to secure the party’s Anambra North ticket.
- The election outcome generated internal disputes, but APGA leadership affirmed the authenticity of the official results.
- Oduah previously served two terms in the Senate representing Anambra North.
Implications
Oduah’s emergence significantly reshapes the political calculations in Anambra North ahead of the 2027 elections. Her political experience, name recognition, and previous representation of the district position APGA as a stronger contender in the zone. The development may also intensify competition among major political parties preparing for the general elections in Anambra State.
Conclusion
Stella Oduah’s victory in the APGA primary marks another major step in her return to frontline electoral politics. With APGA officially backing her candidacy, attention now shifts to how rival parties and aspirants will respond as campaigns toward the 2027 senatorial elections begin to gather momentum.
Source: Punch.ng
