Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, is on the verge of securing a historic re-election after winning 19 out of the 21 local government areas so far announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Saturday’s governorship election.
According to official results released by INEC, Soludo — candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) — maintained commanding leads across the declared local governments, leaving his opponents trailing significantly.
The LGAs already announced include Dunukofia, Njikoka, Ogbaru, Awka North, Awka South, Orumba North, Orumba South, Aguata, and Ekwusigo. Others are Nnewi North, Nnewi South, Anaocha, Idemili North, Idemili South, Onitsha North, Onitsha South, Oyi, Ayamelum, and Anambra East.
With results from only Ihiala and Anambra West remaining, INEC officials reportedly took a brief break and are expected to reconvene by 6 a.m. to conclude the collation process.
If the current momentum is sustained, Prof. Soludo is set to clinch a second term in office — a feat that would further cement APGA’s political dominance in Anambra. His victory would also continue the party’s legacy of consecutive two-term governors, following Mr. Peter Obi and Chief Willie Obiano.
Political observers say Soludo’s strong performance reflects both the enduring strength of APGA in the state and the electorate’s approval of his administration’s reform-driven governance and development strides.
