Soludo Secures Second Term in Landslide Anambra Victory
Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo has been officially declared the winner of the Anambra State governorship election, securing a resounding victory for a second term in office. The incumbent governor and candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) polled an impressive 422,664 votes to defeat his closest challenger.
Election Results and Figures
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced the final results on Sunday at its headquarters in Awka, following the collation of votes from all 21 Local Government Areas. The state collation officer, Professor Edogah Omoregie, who is the Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin, revealed that a total of 584,054 votes were cast in the election held on Saturday, November 8.
Nicholas Ukachukwu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) emerged as a distant second with 99,445 votes. Other parties trailed significantly, with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) securing 8,208 votes and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) managing only 1,401 votes.
Local Government Area Breakdown
The results from the 21 LGAs demonstrate the widespread nature of Soludo's support across the state. Here is a detailed look at the performance in key areas:
- Dunukofia LGA: APC: 3,284 | APGA: 14,892
- Awka North LGA: APC: 3,661 | APGA: 15,895
- Njikoka LGA: APC: 5,687 | APGA: 22,213
- Aguata LGA: APC: 4,125 | APGA: 35,559
- Anambra West LGA: APC: 16,595 | APGA: 71,365
This comprehensive victory across diverse regions of the state underscores the strong mandate given to the APGA candidate by the people of Anambra.
Implications and the Road Ahead
This decisive win solidifies APGA's continued dominance in Anambra State politics and grants Governor Soludo a strong mandate to continue his development agenda. The election, which was largely peaceful, demonstrates the growing maturity of Nigeria's electoral process. With the electoral contest now concluded, the focus shifts to governance and the implementation of policies that will benefit the people of Anambra State for the next four years.
