Chukwuma Soludo, the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), has officially emerged victorious in the 2025 Anambra State governorship election, consolidating his party’s influence across the state with a decisive win that reflects both his political strategy and APGA’s enduring popularity among the electorate.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced that Soludo secured a total of 422,664 votes, maintaining a significant lead over his closest rival, Nicholas Ukachukwu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who garnered 99,445 votes. Other notable results include the African Democratic Congress (ADC) with 8,208 votes and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with 1,401 votes, highlighting the wide margin of Soludo’s victory and the dominance of APGA in the state.
Soludo’s triumph extends across all 21 local government areas (LGAs) of Anambra State, demonstrating broad-based support and signaling continuity in the governance approach favored by the party. This marks his second successful bid for the governorship, reinforcing his political resilience and ability to connect with voters on key local issues.
Prof. Edogah Omoregie, State Collation Officer and Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin, formally announced the results following a comprehensive collation exercise on Sunday at the INEC headquarters in Awka. According to INEC, over 99 percent of the results have been uploaded to the IREV portal, providing citizens with real-time access to the electoral outcome and ensuring transparency in the reporting process.
The election was closely monitored by both local and international observers, with particular attention on the credibility of the process, voter turnout, and adherence to the electoral guidelines. Despite the competitive environment, the conduct of the election was largely peaceful, and Soludo’s commanding lead underscores both the efficiency of his campaign and the electorate’s confidence in APGA’s governance track record.
Political analysts have noted that Soludo’s victory is not only a personal achievement but also a testament to APGA’s sustained political strategy, grassroots engagement, and ability to maintain voter trust over successive election cycles. The result suggests that voters continue to favor the party’s policies and initiatives, signaling continuity in development priorities and governance style throughout Anambra State.
For the people of Anambra, Soludo’s win represents a continuation of political stability, with expectations that his administration will build on previous achievements, address local challenges, and implement programs that improve the socio-economic well-being of residents. The mandate also reinforces APGA’s role as a key political actor in southeastern Nigeria, shaping the trajectory of state politics for the foreseeable future.
As the state looks forward to the next four years under Soludo’s leadership, stakeholders, civil society groups, and political commentators anticipate the implementation of inclusive policies, infrastructure development, and sustained engagement with citizens to ensure the government’s actions reflect the electorate’s priorities.