Mr. John Chuma Nwosu, the candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in the just-concluded Anambra State governorship election won by Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has ‘categorically rejected the outcome of the election’ held on November 8, 2025, in the state.
Mr. Nwosu made the declaration on his “X” handle, @JohnCNwosu, on November 9, moments after the election results were announced.
Nwosu’s remarks was premised on what he described as “massive vote buying and shameless financial inducement at polling units”.
He described the election as a national embarrassment, noting that in almost every polling unit, voters were openly induced with cash.
The cash ranged from ₦3,000 to ₦20,000, turning the entire process into a marketplace rather than a democratic exercise.
In the statement entitled “A win bought with cash is a loss for democracy“, Nwosu stated:
“I, John Chuma Nwosu (JCN), the governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), hereby categorically reject the outcome of the just-concluded gubernatorial election in Anambra State.
“What took place yesterday was a ruse and total subversion of the people’s will, marred by massive vote buying and shameless financial inducement at polling units across the state.
“By every account, the people have not spoken.
“In almost every polling unit, voters were openly induced with cash ranging from ₦3,000 to ₦20,000, turning the entire process into a marketplace rather than a democratic exercise.
“This is a national embarrassment and a direct assault on the integrity of our democracy.”
Will Nwosu take legal action?
Nwosu, however, declined to say if will challenge the various anomalies witnessed during the election the process in court.
He said that true victory is judged not by the outcome, but by the integrity of the process which was riddled with corruption, manipulation, and vote trading.
He stated further: “True victory is judged not by the outcome but by the integrity of the process.
“An election riddled with corruption, manipulation, and vote trading cannot and will never represent the voice of the people.
“Moreover, a shambolic election confers a shambolic mandate.
“The conscience of our democracy has been wounded. When votes are bought, the future is sold.
“What we witnessed was not the expression of choice, but the glaring triumph of desperation and greed over the principles of justice and fairness.”
Nwosu, therefore, strongly condemned the failure of relevant institutions to safeguard the sanctity of the ballot.
These include the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), operatives of the Nigeria Police, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and the rest.
The ADC governorship candidate noted that when the system fails to uphold fairness, it loses the moral right to declare winners.
“This culture of electoral corruption must end if we truly desire a prosperous and just society,” Nwosu fumed.
“Stood firm in the face of intimidation and inducement”
He thanked his party members, campaign team, volunteers, and every supporter of the movement for their efforts.
According to him, they “stood firm in the face of intimidation and inducement… chose honour over compromise, truth over deceit, and conviction over convenience.
“You are the true defenders of democracy. Our mission has never been about winning at all costs.
“It was about redefining governance and building a new Anambra anchored on values, transparency, elimination of corruption, and a secure state driven by the innovative use of technology.”
He, however, he assured that the struggle for a new Anambra State will continue.
“We will not surrender. We will not be silent.
“Our movement will keep pressing until the people of Anambra can freely choose their leaders without fear or inducement.
“Anambra deserves better — and together, we will build it,” he promised.
