In a stunning display of political strength, Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has secured decisive victories in the home local government areas of his three main challengers in the ongoing governorship election.
Soludo Dominates Rivals' Home Turf
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced results on Sunday morning, November 9, 2025, confirming Governor Soludo's impressive performance in territories considered strongholds of his opponents. The APGA candidate demonstrated widespread support across the state, particularly in areas where his rivals were expected to perform strongly.
In Nnewi North Local Government Area, which serves as the home base for both Labour Party's George Moghalu and African Democratic Congress candidate John Chuma-Nwosu, Soludo delivered a commanding performance. Official results show the governor secured 20,320 votes, far outpacing his closest competitor in the area.
The margin of victory was particularly striking when compared to his rivals' performances. George Moghalu managed only 1,140 votes in his own backyard, while APC's Nicholas Ukachukwu followed with 5,441 votes. ADC candidate John Chuma-Nwosu recorded a mere 553 votes in the same local government.
Comprehensive Victory in Nnewi South
The governor's dominance extended to Nnewi South Local Government Area, home to APC candidate Nicholas Ukachukwu. According to collation officers, Soludo garnered 17,286 votes in this territory, soundly defeating Ukachukwu who managed 9,281 votes in his own constituency.
Election statistics from Nnewi North revealed that 28,715 votes were declared valid out of 29,284 total votes cast, with 569 votes invalidated. The area had 166,291 registered voters, but only 29,323 were accredited to participate in the election.
In Nnewi South, official data showed 102,907 registered voters with 27,937 accredited to cast their ballots. The results demonstrate Soludo's ability to connect with voters across traditional political boundaries and secure support even in areas considered opposition strongholds.
Political Implications of the Results
These outcomes represent a significant political statement about Governor Soludo's popularity and the strength of the APGA machinery in Anambra State. Winning convincingly in the home territories of major opponents suggests broad-based acceptance of his administration's policies and performance.
The results from these key local government areas provide crucial momentum for Soludo's campaign as vote counting continues across the state. The decisive nature of these victories in opponents' strongholds could influence the overall outcome of the election and shape post-election political alignments in the state.
As collation of results progresses, political analysts are watching closely to see if this pattern of APGA dominance continues in other local government areas, potentially signaling a clear mandate for Governor Soludo's second term bid.
