Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State praised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for conducting the most organized governorship election in the state’s history. He made the remarks in his victory speech in Awka after being declared the winner of the November 8 election. The results were announced by Professor Edoba Omoregie, the Returning Officer and Vice‑Chancellor of the University of Benin, at INEC’s headquarters in Awka. Soludo, representing the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), secured 422,664 votes, defeating his closest rival, Chief Nicholas Ukachukwu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who garnered 99,445 votes.
In his address, Soludo thanked President Bola Tinubu, calling him a “true democrat” committed to ensuring a free and fair election in Anambra. He also lauded INEC, especially its new Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, for delivering a successful poll. Soludo highlighted the commission’s use of technology, noting that it has improved the voting process in the state since 2017. He commended INEC’s ICT department for promoting transparency through the real‑time upload of results on the IReV portal, with over 99 % of polling‑unit results posted by midnight, allowing the public to monitor the count live.
The governor extended an olive branch to his fellow contestants, urging that politics in Anambra be driven by ideas rather than enmity. He dedicated his victory to the people of Anambra, describing it as a historic mandate. Voter participation reached a new high, with 22 % of registered voters casting ballots—the first time turnout surpassed 20 % in the state’s history. Soludo pledged to work with all stakeholders to deliver greater benefits to the state, emphasizing renewed trust and partnership between his administration and the electorate.
With his re‑election, Soludo vowed to build on his previous achievements and pursue the greater good of Anambra State. The election outcome marks a significant milestone in the state’s political history, demonstrating the effectiveness of INEC’s electoral processes and the commitment of Anambra’s citizens to democratic participation.
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