Anambra 2025: Soludo Wins APGA Governorship Ticket 

Chukwuma Soludo has emerged as the winner of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) governorship primary in Anambra State, held on Saturday.Anambra 2025: Soludo Wins APGA Governorship Ticket

The primary election took place at Dr. Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka, under tight security and the supervision of officials from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Chairman of the APGA Primary Election Electoral Committee, Chief Uchenna Nwegbo, presented the party’s nomination certificate to Governor Soludo, confirming that the process was conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Electoral Act, 2022.

He noted that Soludo’s unanimous selection as the sole candidate for the November 8 governorship election fully complied with legal requirements.

Nwegbo provided further details: “Total delegates for this election is 3,260; 3,175 are accredited delegates. 3,172 is the total votes, while 4 votes were invalid. The total yes-votes garnered by the governor is 3,168, while there were no no-votes.

So, in line with INEC guidelines and with the powers conferred on me as the chief returning officer for this election, I, Uche Nwegbo, hereby declare the governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, as returned, as the candidate of our party.”

In his remarks, Governor Soludo commended APGA officials for conducting a smooth and transparent primary and praised the delegates for their discipline and unity.

He expressed appreciation for the widespread support, stating, “Never before in Anambra’s history has there been such a wide consensus. I am truly humbled, and I assure you that I will not let APGA and the people of Anambra down.

We will continue to work to deepen our vision of infrastructure development, human capital investment, security and economic transformation. Anambra has not seen anything yet. Our agenda is loaded, and we will continue the progress unbroken.”

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) also reports that Soludo has re-nominated Dr. Onyekachi Ibezim as his running mate for the upcoming governorship election in the state.