Shock Decision: Paul Chukwuma Quits APC Just Before Anambra Primaries

Chukwuma wrote a letter of resignation to the chairman of Unueri Ward 2 in the Anambra East Local Government Area, stating that he was leaving the APC because he wanted to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda and create a larger political movement.

"I am writing to formally notify you of my resignation as a card-carrying member of the All Progressives Congress (APC)," the letter says in part.

By creating a more comprehensive and wide-ranging political movement within the state to support President Ahmed Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda, I hope to bring Anambra State closer to national politics.

"Be confident that I will continue to promote our common progressive beliefs while also praising you for your leadership throughout the years. I'll put in greater effort to see our hopes of a secure and thriving Anambra come true.

Chukwuma did not specifically state why he was resigning, however it is thought that his resignation is related to claims that the APC leadership manipulated the party's primary in order to support a preferred candidate.

Chukwuma has been a well-known character and significant funder of the APC in Anambra for many years. He was the party's national auditor before becoming the youth leader for the South East zone. Concerns about a possible wave of his fans defecting have been raised by his departure.

Party sources worry that the move could make the APC's chances of winning the state's governorship race on November 8 even worse.