The much-anticipated Anambra State governorship election has finally concluded, marking the end of an intense and fiercely contested political battle that gripped the state for weeks. From the bustling streets of Onitsha to the rural communities of Aguata and Nnewi, the people of Anambra trooped out in large numbers to make their voices heard, determined to decide the state’s political future through the ballot box.
At the end of a long, tension-filled race, the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, emerged triumphant, claiming a resounding victory that reaffirmed his political dominance in the state. The returning officer for the election, Professor Edoba Omorege, who also serves as the Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin, declared Soludo the winner after painstaking collation of results from the 21 local government areas of the state at the INEC headquarters in Awka.
According to the official figures, Soludo’s performance was nothing short of emphatic. He amassed a commanding total of 422,664 votes, outpacing his closest contender, Nicholas Ukachukwu of the All Progresives Congress (APC), who managed 99,445 votes despite a spirited campaign across several strongholds. The Labour Party’s George Moghalu, who was widely regarded as a rising force in the race, secured 10,576 votes, coming in third after putting up a valiant effort that earned him respect from supporters and observers alike.
The election also saw several other candidates giving their all in the political showdown. The African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate gathered 8,208 votes, while the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), once a formidable player in Anambra politics, could only muster 1,401 votes, a sign of the shifting political landscape in the state. The Young Progressives Party (YPP), which made a noticeable push during the campaigns, scored 37,753 votes, demonstrating that its youthful energy resonated with portions of the electorate. Meanwhile, the African Action Congress (AAC) and the Action Alliance (AA) recorded 292 and 1,145 votes respectively, despite their limited grassroots structures.
The election, described by many as one of the most competitive in Anambra’s recent history, was marked by heated campaigns, passionate supporters, and moments of political drama that kept the state on edge. Each candidate fought hard to win the trust of voters, traversing every corner of the state, unveiling bold promises, and appealing to the people’s aspirations for a more prosperous Anambra.
But in the end, it was Soludo’s combination of political experience, grassroots appeal, and strategic campaign machinery that carried the day, sealing his victory as the clear choice of the people. The final declaration brought jubilation among APGA loyalists, while rival parties pledged to regroup, reflecting on what many described as a battle well fought but decisively won.
Below is a breakdown of the result across the 21 LGAs:
Dunukofia LGA –
ADC- 232
APC- 3284
APGA- 14892
LP- 71
PDP-16
Registered Voters – 83257
Accredited Voters – 21438
Total valid votes – 21102
Rejected votes – 284
Total votes cast – 21386
Njikoka LGA –
ADC- 236
APC- 5687
APGA- 22213
LP- 311
PDP- 47
Registered Voters – 119605
Accredited Voters – 30907
Total valid votes – 30257
Rejected votes – 529
Total votes cast – 30786
Awka North LGA –
ADC- 815
APC- 3661
APGA- 15895
LP – 299
PDP – 203
Registered Voters – 84105
Accredited Voters – 21783
Total valid votes – 21291
Rejected votes – 461
Total votes cast – 21752
Aguata LGA –
ADC- 301
APC- 4125
APGA- 35559
LP – 124
PDP – 82
Registered Voters – 154687
Accredited Voters – 43714
Total valid votes – 43068
Rejected votes – 620
Total votes cast – 43688
Orumba South LGA –
ADC- 361
APC- 2828
APGA- 19818
LP – 16
PDP – 18
Registered Voters – 88701
Accredited Voters – 24274
Total valid votes – 24001
Rejected votes – 261
Total votes cast – 24262
Orumba North LGA –
ADC- 115
APC- 2615
APGA- 24664
LP – 131
PDP – 17
Registered Voters – 102817
Accredited Voters – 29565
Total valid votes – 29135
Rejected votes – 371
Total votes cast – 29506
OYI LGA –
ADC- 167
APC- 5118
APGA- 18882
LP – 3641
PDP – 16
Registered Voters – 114439
Accredited Voters – 30855
Total valid votes – 30050
Rejected votes – 786
Total votes cast – 30836
Anambra East LGA –
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ADC- 157
APC- 3108
APGA- 14665
LP – 304
PDP – 207
Registered Voters – 108643
Accredited Voters – 25431
Total valid votes – 24765
Rejected votes – 578
Total votes cast – 25343
Ayamelum LGA –
ADC- 470
APC- 7478
APGA- 13340
LP – 117
PDP – 13
Registered Voters – 96433
Accredited Voters – 24544
Total valid votes – 23991
Rejected votes – 264
Total votes cast – 24255
Nnewi North LGA –
ADC- 553
APC- 5441
APGA- 20320
LP – 1140
PDP – 45
Registered Voters – 166291
Accredited Voters – 29323
Total valid votes – 28715
Rejected votes – 569
Total votes cast – 29284
Nnewi South LGA –
ADC- 127
APC- 9281
APGA- 17286
LP – 73
PDP – 12
Registered Voters – 102907
Accredited Voters – 27937
Total valid votes – 27400
Rejected votes – 532
Total votes cast – 27932
Ogbaru LGA –
ADC- 465
APC- 3768
APGA- 22803
LP – 347
PDP – 30
Registered Voters – 188016
Accredited Voters – 30635
Total valid votes – 29821
Rejected votes – 764
Total votes cast – 30585
Onitsha North LGA –
ADC- 514
APC- 4677
APGA- 24225
LP – 500
PDP – 111
Registered Voters – 183656
Accredited Voters – 33582
Total valid votes – 32601
Rejected votes – 838
Total votes cast – 33439
Onitsha South LGA –
ADC- 231
APC- 4156
APGA- 15742
LP – 615
PDP – 73
Registered Voters – 167078
Accredited Voters – 22936
Total valid votes – 21546
Rejected votes – 362
Total votes cast – 21908
Anaocha LGA
ADC- 255
APC- 5956
APGA- 20118
LP – 483
PDP – 42
Registered Voters – 124061
Accredited Voters – 28758
Total valid votes – 28189
Rejected votes – 569
Total votes cast – 28758
Idemili North LGA
ADC- 722
APC- 6383
APGA- 25498
LP – 1275
PDP – 125
Registered Voters – 246412
Accredited Voters – 36048
Total valid votes – 34961
Rejected votes – 704
Total votes cast – 35665
Ekwusigo LGA
ADC- 261
APC- 2973
APGA- 18749
LP – 194
PDP – 70
Registered Voters – 88828
Accredited Voters – 24020
Total valid votes – 23642
Rejected votes – 378
Total votes cast – 24020
Idemili South LGA
ADC- 213
APC- 6015
APGA- 17224
LP – 276
PDP – 40
Registered Voters – 124237
Accredited Voters – 25141
Total valid votes – 24431
Rejected votes – 464
Total votes cast – 24895
Awka South LGA
ADC- 1726
APC-5038
APGA- 27896
LP – 520
PDP – 63
Registered Voters – 216611
Accredited Voters – 38374
Total valid votes – 37518
Rejected votes – 784
Total votes cast – 38302
Anambra West LGA
ADC- 152
APC- 3428
APGA- 9318
LP – 58
PDP –102
Registered Voters – 71365
Accredited Voters – 16,595
Total valid votes – 16041
Rejected votes – 286
Total votes cast – 16327
Ihiala
ADC- 135
APC- 4,425
APGA- 23,557
LP – 81
PDP – 69
Registered voters: 156715
Accredited voters: 32369
Total valid votes: 31,529
Rejected votes: 840
Votes cast: 32,369