AA announces chijioke onyekaonwu as  senatorial candidate for Anambra South district by-election

In a peaceful and transparent primary election process, Chijioke Onyekaonwu has emerged as the unanimous candidate of the Action Alliance (AA) for the Anambra South Senatorial District by-election scheduled for August 16, 2025.

The primary election, held on July 21, 2025, at Hotel de Robin in Nnewi, was conducted by the party’s primary electoral committee members and closely monitored by officials from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Onyekaonwu’s unanimous election is a testament to his leadership qualities and commitment to delivering on the party’s manifesto. As a principled politician, he believes in providing true parliamentary representation and speaking to the needs of the people, unencumbered by personal or economic interests.

Onyekaonwu emphasized that his strength lies in being a servant of the people, not a billionaire with multiple interests.

“I remain the only candidate who shall provide true parliamentary representation and speak the needs of the people to power, as I am not a billionaire who could ignore their voices due to personal and economic interest,” he declared.

The AA state chairman Sir Nobert Okoli, praised the loyalty of party members, emphasizing that democracy is achieved when the majority have their way and the minority their say.

Onyekaonwu expressed gratitude to party members and leadership for a peaceful and transparent process, describing the journey as a collective effort by all.

As the AA candidate, Onyekaonwu pledged to provide quality representation for the people of Anambra South Senatorial District. His emergence is seen as a boost to the party’s chances in the by-election, given his reputation as a principled and people-focused leader.