Anambra 2025: ADC Governorship Candidate Nwosu Vows to Serve a Single Term

In the November 8th Anambra State governorship election, John Chuma Nwosu, the African Democratic Congress’ (ADC) candidate for governor, has sworn to serve a single term if elected.

Nwosu is from Nnewi in Anambra South, which is the same zone as Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, the current governor, who is from Isuofia in the Aguata Local Government Area.

In addition to running for reelection, Soludo is serving his first term.

There is an unwritten governorship zoning mechanism in Anambra that encourages seat rotation among the three zones. In order to finish the remaining one term of the southern zone, Nwosu had previously promised to serve for only one term.

Nwosu made an appearance at the Awka High Court on Thursday, where he signed an affidavit promising to lead Anambra State for a maximum of four years.

The move has been seen as audacious and admirable, demonstrating his determination to maintain openness, responsibility, and altruism in government.

Speaking after signing the document, Nwosu reaffirmed that being a leader should be about achieving achievements in a precise, time-bound manner rather than about holding onto power.

“I entered the race not to win, but to serve,” he stated. I previously made the pledge in public, and it has now been formally sealed before the court. Anambra can be transformed in four years if the goal is sincere.