AWKA — Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has been declared winner of the Anambra State governorship election held on November 8, securing a second term with a commanding margin.
The announcement was made on Sunday by the State Returning Officer and Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin, Prof. Edogah Omoregie, at the INEC headquarters in Awka.
Soludo polled 422,664 votes, dwarfing his closest challenger, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who garnered 99,445 votes.
Other candidates trailed far behind:
- Paul Chukwuma (YPP) – 37,753 votes
- George Moghalu (Labour Party) – 10,576 votes
- John Nwosu (ADC) – 8,208 votes
Election Statistics:
- Total registered voters: 2,788,864
- Total accredited voters: 598,229
- Total valid votes: 584,054
- Rejected votes: 11,244
INEC confirmed that results from 99.4% of polling units had been uploaded to the IReV portal prior to the final declaration, reinforcing transparency in the process.
Soludo’s victory solidifies APGA’s dominance in Anambra, a state the party has governed since 2006. The win also reflects strong voter endorsement of the governor’s infrastructure drive, urban renewal projects in Awka and Onitsha, and education reforms—despite criticisms over security and youth unemployment.
Political analysts say the fragmented opposition—split across APC, YPP, LP, and ADC—failed to mount a unified challenge, paving the way for Soludo’s landslide.
No major incidents of violence were reported during the election, with security agencies and INEC commended for a largely peaceful and credible exercise.
Soludo is expected to be sworn in for his second term in March 2026.
