![Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi [right] with Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate, Chief Dr. George Moghalu (Ohamadike) [left]](https://diasporadigitalmedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Moghalu-1-1.jpg "Moghalu 1")
In a shocking twist in the ongoing Anambra State governorship election, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has defeated the Labour Party (LP) at the polling unit of former Governor and 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi.
The result was announced around 3 PM at Polling Unit 019, Agulu Ward 11, Anaocha Local Government Area the very unit where Obi had cast his vote. Official figures from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) show that APC candidate Nicholas Ukachukwu scored 73 votes, while the LP’s George Moghalu polled 57 votes.
The ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) trailed with 38 votes.
Obi’s loss at his hometown polling unit has sent shockwaves across political circles.
Agulu has historically been a Labour Party stronghold, and Obi won over 95% of votes across Anambra during the 2023 presidential election, sweeping nearly every polling unit in the state.
Despite Obi’s active campaign efforts and his personal endorsement of the LP candidate ahead of Saturday’s election, the results suggest a possible shift in voter sentiment.
Analysts point to the emerging strength of rival parties, particularly the APC, even in areas previously considered untouchable by opposition forces.
Political observers are now closely watching other polling units for similar trends, as the Anambra election continues to unfold amid allegations of vote buying and reports of election-related violence.