Enugu, Nov. 9, 2025
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday declared Prof. Charles Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) winner of the Nov. 8 governorship election in Anambra with 422,664 votes.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Prof. Edoba Omoregie, Returning Officer and Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin, made the declaration at the commission’s headquarters in Awka on Sunday.
Announcing the results, Omoregie said that Soludo polled 422,664 votes to defeat his closest rival, Chief Nichols Ukachukwu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who polled 99,445 votes.
Mr Paul Chukwuma, the candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) secured 37,753 votes.
The Labour Party candidate, George Moghalu scored 10,576 votes, while John Nwosu, of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) polled 8,208 votes.
Reacting, President Bola Tinubu, in a statement congratulated Soludo on his re-election, stating that the overwhelming victory he recorded in the poll “has now made him the third governor in the state’s political history to win a second term.”
He also congratulated the people of Anambra State, the security agencies and the INEC “on the peaceful and successful conduct of the governorship election,” noting that “Professor Soludo’s re-election is a testament to his visionary leadership and the significant progress the state has made under his guidance.”
In the statement he personally endorsed, President Tinubu stressed that “Governor Soludo, the Solution, has demonstrated that indeed knowledge is power and that academic principles can be applied in serving the people, undergirding accountability, transparency and prudent management of people and resources.”
He said he visited Anambra State in May this year, where he inaugurated some projects executed by the Soludo administration. “I highlighted the good thinking behind the landmark projects being embarked upon by Mr Solution. That experience is indeed remarkable and will remain indelible in my mind.
“I commend Governor Soludo for bringing discipline, grace, brilliance, and a fresh perspective to governance in Anambra. Under him, Anambra is living up to its motto as the Light of the Nation.
“I urge Governor Soludo to be magnanimous in victory and to seek the cooperation of his opponents in the just-concluded elections.
“I assure Governor Soludo of my unwavering support, and I look forward to continued collaboration between Anambra and the Federal Government.
“The victory of the opposition All Grand Progressives Alliance in the election again demonstrates the vitality of our political system and the fact that victory for any progressive and hardworking leader can hardly be encumbered or denied.
“I must also thank the new INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, and his team for conducting what observers have described as a credible election, based on the reports I have received thus far.
“I charge the commission with maintaining the standards and further improving its performance, so we can continue to strengthen and deepen our electoral system.”
