By Sarah Sam Adda
African Action Congress (AAC), candidate for the November 8 Anambra governorship election, Chioma Ifemeludike, has generated online buzz with campaign messages promoting inclusive governance and challenging patriarchy in politics.
In an X post on Tuesday, she wrote: “I am the flag bearer of the African Action Congress, and I’m proud to say that I’m the best candidate in the November 8 Anambra gubernatorial election. The lighthouse is about to be lit.”
Her post quickly went viral, drawing mixed reactions, while some dismissed her as unserious, others praised her courage.
“You have my vote,” one user commented, while another said critics of her femininity were reinforcing patriarchy.
In a follow-up video, Ifemeludike urged voters to “ignore distractions,” saying, “We can have beauty and brains in one body. Ndi Anambra must vote for social change.”
She also condemned stereotypes undermining women’s leadership, adding, “In Anambra, many still believe a woman who squats to urinate cannot govern. That shows how strong patriarchy still is.”
Ifemeludike stressed that her campaign is driven not by gender, but by competence, integrity, and development for a new Anambra.
