The All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected the result of the Anambra South Senatorial District by-election held on Saturday, citing concerns over the conduct of the election. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Dr. Emmanuel Nwachukwu of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) the winner with 90,408 votes.

Chief Azuka Okwuosa, the APC candidate, polled 19,847 votes, coming in second behind APGA's Nwachukwu. Donald Amangbo of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) came third with 2,889 votes.
Chief Basil Ejidike, APC Chairman in Anambra State, alleged that the party's candidate was held hostage in his home by members of the Anambra Vigilance Group, a state security outfit. Ejidike claimed a state government official led members of the outfit to restrict APC candidates in Orsumenyi. "While he distracted our governorship candidate in Orsumenyi, the Vigilance Group held our Senatorial candidate hostage in his home," he alleged.

Chief Nicholas Ukachukwu stated that the APC does not know where the returning officer obtained the results, as most were still with electoral officers. He accused the state security outfit of committing a serious breach of the electoral process and questioned why no arrests had been made. Ukachukwu suggested APGA's actions revealed fear despite claims of popularity, indicating the party avoided a genuine popularity contest.

APC to Challenge Declared Result
Ukachukwu stressed that the APC would challenge the declared result, insisting it did not reflect the people's will. He expressed confidence in APC's chances in the November 8, 2025 governorship election in Anambra State. "They know Anambra is tired of APGA and their government," Ukachukwu said.