The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Prof. Chukwuma Soludo the winner of the Anambra gubernatorial election, securing a second term in office.
– Votes: 422,664 (approx. 78 % of valid votes)
Closest Rival: APC’s Nicholas Ukachukwu – 99,445 votes
Local government sweep:Soludo led in all 21 LGAs.
– President Bola Tinubu praised the result as “a vote of confidence in visionary leadership.”
– The Nigeria Governors’ Forum sent congratulations, calling the margin “decisive.”
– Opposition candidate ADC alleged vote‑buying; INEC said the process was “largely credible.”
Soludo is expected to be sworn in within the next week, with his administration promising continued focus on infrastructure and education.
Stay tuned for updates as the results are verified and more reactions come in.