Anambra 2025: APC Announces ₦2 Million Reward for Ward with Highest Voter Registration

The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Anambra State has introduced a ₦2 million cash incentive for the ward that records the highest number of new voter registrations in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. This move comes as the party intensifies efforts to boost its presence ahead of the 2025 governorship election.

Political Heavyweights Rally Support

The announcement coincided with high-profile visits to Chief Chukwuemeka Achebe, the Obi of Onitsha, by prominent APC figures including Senator Uche Ekwunife and Hon. Chris Ukachukwu. These visits underscore the party’s strategic push to gain traditional and grassroots support in the state.

Ward-Level Competition

With 326 wards across Anambra State, the APC aims to create healthy competition among communities to drive voter registration numbers. Party officials emphasized that the reward system demonstrates their commitment to democratic participation and grassroots mobilization.

Strategic Timing

The initiative comes at a critical period when political parties are positioning themselves for the 2025 elections. Political analysts suggest this move could significantly impact voter registration patterns in the state, traditionally considered an opposition stronghold.

APC’s Anambra Agenda

State party chairman Basil Ejidike stated: “This is part of our broader strategy to ensure every eligible voter in Anambra is registered and ready to participate in the democratic process. We believe incentivizing participation will yield positive results.”

Voter Education Component

Alongside the financial incentive, the party plans to conduct extensive voter education campaigns across all local government areas. These efforts will focus on the importance of voter registration and participation in the electoral process.

The APC’s initiative has sparked discussions among political observers about whether similar incentives might be adopted by other parties in what promises to be a highly competitive election season.

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