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INEC declares Soludo winner of Anambra governorship election in landslide victory
Written By: Abdullahi Izuagbe
09 Nov 2025 08:06 AM
Awka, Anambra – Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has been officially declared the winner of the November 8, 2025, Anambra State governorship election, securing a resounding second term amid widespread acclaim for a peaceful and transparent poll.
Prof. Edoba Omoregie, Returning Officer and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin, announced the results early Sunday at INEC's state collation center in Awka.
Soludo polled 422,664 votes, dominating all 21 local government areas, a rare feat matched only once before in Anambra's history.
His closest rival, APC's Nicholas Ukachukwu, garnered 101,089 votes, followed by Labour Party's George Moghalu with 10,576 and PDP's Jude Ezenwafor with 9,281.
"Having satisfied the requirements of the law and scored the highest number of votes, Soludo Charles Chukwuma is hereby declared winner and returned elected," Omoregie stated, certifying total valid votes at 584,054 from 5,720 polling units, with 98% uploaded to INEC's IReV portal for real-time verification.
The incumbent governor, who voted at PU 002 in Isuofia Ward, Aguata LGA, hailed the outcome as a "mandate for continuity and progress."
"This is Anambra's victory peaceful, credible, and reflective of our people's aspirations," Soludo said in his acceptance speech, pledging deeper investments in security, education, and infrastructure.
Observers from Yiaga Africa and civil society groups praised INEC's efficiency, noting minimal disruptions despite isolated reports of vote-buying.
APGA's triumph extends its grip on Anambra, following predecessors Peter Obi and Willie Obiano.
Ukachukwu congratulated Soludo but urged probes into alleged irregularities, while opposition parties vowed judicial reviews.
Voter turnout hovered at 65%, buoyed by BVAS technology and early result transmissions.
As celebrations erupt across the Southeast, Soludo's reelection signals stability in a key off-cycle state, with eyes now on his administration's next chapter.
Prof. Edoba Omoregie, Returning Officer and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin, announced the results early Sunday at INEC's state collation center in Awka.
Soludo polled 422,664 votes, dominating all 21 local government areas, a rare feat matched only once before in Anambra's history.
His closest rival, APC's Nicholas Ukachukwu, garnered 101,089 votes, followed by Labour Party's George Moghalu with 10,576 and PDP's Jude Ezenwafor with 9,281.
"Having satisfied the requirements of the law and scored the highest number of votes, Soludo Charles Chukwuma is hereby declared winner and returned elected," Omoregie stated, certifying total valid votes at 584,054 from 5,720 polling units, with 98% uploaded to INEC's IReV portal for real-time verification.
The incumbent governor, who voted at PU 002 in Isuofia Ward, Aguata LGA, hailed the outcome as a "mandate for continuity and progress."
"This is Anambra's victory peaceful, credible, and reflective of our people's aspirations," Soludo said in his acceptance speech, pledging deeper investments in security, education, and infrastructure.
Observers from Yiaga Africa and civil society groups praised INEC's efficiency, noting minimal disruptions despite isolated reports of vote-buying.
APGA's triumph extends its grip on Anambra, following predecessors Peter Obi and Willie Obiano.
Ukachukwu congratulated Soludo but urged probes into alleged irregularities, while opposition parties vowed judicial reviews.
Voter turnout hovered at 65%, buoyed by BVAS technology and early result transmissions.
As celebrations erupt across the Southeast, Soludo's reelection signals stability in a key off-cycle state, with eyes now on his administration's next chapter.
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