In a surprising political development, Labour Party's governorship candidate George Moghalu has suffered a significant setback in his home territory during Saturday's gubernatorial election in Anambra State.
Home Ground Defeat for Labour Party Candidate
The election results from Nnewi North Local Government Area revealed that Governor Charles Soludo of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) secured a decisive victory over Moghalu in what should have been the Labour Party candidate's stronghold. This outcome represents a major blow to Moghalu's campaign aspirations.
According to official reports from Premium Times, George Moghalu managed to secure only 1,140 votes in his home LGA, placing him in a distant third position behind the leading candidates.
Detailed Vote Count Shows Soludo's Dominance
The election results from Nnewi North LGA demonstrated Governor Soludo's strong political influence in the area. Charles Soludo polled an impressive 20,320 votes, showing widespread support for the incumbent governor.
The All Progressive Congress (APC) candidate, Nicholas Ukachukwu, secured the second position with 5,441 votes, significantly outperforming Moghalu in what was expected to be the Labour Party candidate's base of support.
Political Implications of the Loss
Losing one's home Local Government Area in a gubernatorial election carries significant political implications. For George Moghalu, this defeat in Nnewi North raises questions about his local support base and campaign strategy.
The election, held on November 9, 2025, has demonstrated the continuing strength of APGA in Anambra State politics, with Governor Soludo maintaining his political dominance in the region.
This outcome in Nnewi North LGA will likely be analyzed by political observers as they assess the overall performance of political parties in the Anambra State gubernatorial election and what it means for future political alignments in the state.
