The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced Governor Chukwuma Soludo as the winner of the November 8 governorship election in Anambra State.

Returning Officer and Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin, Prof. Edogah Omoregie, made the declaration at the commission’s headquarters in Awka on Sunday.

The incumbent governor, who contested on the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) polled 422,664 votes to emerge the winner of the election, with his closest rival, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) scoring 99,445 votes to come second.

Paul Chukwuma, the candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) secured 37,753 votes.

While the Labour Party candidate, George Moghalu scored 10,576 votes, John Nwosu, the candidate of the coalition-backed African Democratic Congress (ADC) polled 8,208 votes.

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Chukwuma Soludo, the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, in the Anambra State governorship election held yesterday (Saturday) is leading from the results so far collated by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.

The results

Below are results for the top four contenders by number of votes garnered:

APGA: 389,789 – Chukwuma Soludo

APC: 91,592 – Nicholas Ukachukwu

LP: 10,366 – George Moghalu

PDP: 1,230 – Jude Ezenwafor

Results by local governments

1. Dunukofia LGA

APC: 3,284

APGA: 14,892

LP: 71

PDP: 16

2. Awka North LGA

APC: 3,661

APGA: 15,895

LP: 299

PDP: 203

3. Njikoka LGA
APC: 5,687
APGA: 22,213
LP: 311
PDP: 47

4. Nnewi South LGA
APC: 9,281
APGA: 17,286
LP: 73
PDP: 12

5. Nnewi North LGA
APC: 5,441
APGA: 20,320
LP: 1,140
PDP: 45

6. Ayamelum LGA
APC: 7,478
APGA: 13,340
LP: 117
PDP: 13

7. Anambra East LGA

APC: 3,108

APGA: 14,665

LP: 304

PDP: 207

8. Ogbaru LGA

APC: 3,768

APGA: 22,803

LP: 347

PDP: 30

9. Oyi LGA

APC: 5,118

APGA: 18,882

LP: 3,641

PDP: 16

10. Orumba North LGA

APC: 2,615

APGA: 24,664

LP: 131

PDP: 17

11. Orumba South LGA

APC: 2,828

APGA: 19,818

LP: 16

PDP: 18

12. Aguata LGA

APC: 4,125

APGA: 35,559

LP: 124

PDP: 82

13. Onitsha North LGA
APC: 4,677
APGA: 24,225
LP: 500
PDP: 111

14. Onitsha South LGA

APC: 4,156

APGA: 15,742

LP: 615

PDP: 73

15. Anaocha LGA

APC: 5,956

APGA: 20,118

LP: 483

PDP: 42

16. Awka South LGA
APC: 5,038
APGA: 27,896
LP: 520
PDP: 63

17. Idemili South LGA
APC: 6,015
APGA: 17,224
LP: 276
PDP: 40

18. Ekwusigo LGA
APC: 2,973
APGA: 18,749
LP: 194
PDP: 70

19. Idemili North LGA
APC: 6,383
APGA: 25,498
LP: 1,275
PDP: 125

20. IHIALA
APC: 4,425
APGA: 23,557
LP:135

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A total of 5,356 results, representing over 98.50%, of the Anambra governorship election has been uploaded to INEC’s result viewing portal, IReV.

Also, INEC assured that the results would remain secured and verifiable throughout the process, emphasising its commitment to delivering a credible and transparent election.

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RESULT

PU003, Adesa/Residency Drive (Ward 02), Onitsha-North LGA 

APC – 25

APGA – 66

ADC – 1

LP – 4

RESULT

PU003, Alam Village Hall I (Ward 09), Ekwusigo LGA 

APC – 15

APGA – 169

PDP – 1

YPP – 3

RESULT: 

PU015, OKIJA II (Ward 09), IHALA LGA

APGA: 49

APC: 1

YPP: 04

ADC: 0

RESULT: 

PU 005, INLAND TOWN IV (Ward: 06) , Onitsha North LGA

APGA: 206

APC:95

YPP: 11

LP:1

Over 90% results uploaded to IReV

A total of 5203 results representing over 90% of results from the Anambra governorship election has been uploaded to INEC’s result viewing portal, IReV.

RESULT: 

PU004, EBENEBE III (Ward 05), Akwa North LGA

APGA: 134

APC: 15

YPP: 4

ADC: 10

RESULT: 

PU 008, AGULU II (Ward: 08), Anaocha LGA

APGA: 45

APC: 10

YPP: 6

ADC:0

RESULT: 

PU008, Urum (Ward 14), Akwa North LGA

APGA: 72

APC: 18

YPP: 1

ADC: 5

RESULT: 

PU 007, AGULU II (Ward: 08), Anaocha LGA

APGA: 45

APC: 18

YPP: 3

ADC:0

RESULT

PU010, Umuenwelum-anam (Ward 07) , Anambra West LGA 

APC: 21

APGA: 53

YPP: 9

ADC: 2

RESULT: 

PU008, ABAGANA IV (Ward 06), NJIKOKA LGA

APGA: 157

APC: 39

YPP: –

ADC: 0

RESULT: 

PU 002, AGULU II (Ward: 08), Anaocha LGA

APGA: 122

APC:22

YPP: 4

LP:1

RESULT:

PU 008, AGULU II (Ward: 08), Anaocha LGA

APGA: 45

APC: 10

YPP: 6

ADC:0

RESULT:

PU004, EBENEBE III (Ward 05), Akwa North LGA

APGA: 134

APC: 15

YPP: 4

ADC: 10

RESULT: 

PU004, EBENEBE III (Ward 09), Akwa North LGA

APGA: 97

APC: 18

YPP: 4

ADC: 15

RESULT: 

PU 003, AGULU II (Ward: 08) – ANAMBRA, Anaocha LGA

APGA: 142

APC: 24

YPP: 6

ADC:0

RESULT: 

PU 007, Ward 16, Adazii Ani II, Anaocha LGA

APGA: 20

APC: 28

YPP: 5

ADC:0

RESULT: 

PU014, Ward 16, OTIOGBATA HALL I, Aguata LGA

APGA: 130

APC: 30

YPP: 12

ADC: 0

RESULT:

PU006, Ward 02, UPE ABBA PRY. SCH. II, Njikoka LGA

APGA: 126

APC: 11

YPP: 51

ADC: 0

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A total of 4163 results representing over 72% of results from the Anambra governorship election has been uploaded to INEC’s result viewing portal, IReV.

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Over 60% results uploaded to IReV

A total of 3644 results representing over 63% of results from the Anambra governorship election has been uploaded to INEC’s result viewing portal, IReV.

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APC’s Ukachukwu, AAC’s Ifemeludike decry vote buying

The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Anambra State, Nicholas Ukachukwu, and the African Action Congress (AAC) candidate, Chioma Ifemeludike, have raised concerns over alleged vote buying during the ongoing election.

Ukachukwu, who cast his ballot at Polling Unit 012, Osumenyi Ward 2, Umudiala Village, Nnewi South LGA, at around 11:38 a.m., described the practice as criminal and a threat to the integrity of the democratic process. He warned that attempts to influence voters with money undermine citizens’ civil responsibility and the credibility of elections.

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Soludo casts vote, alleges vote buying

Governor Chukwuma Soludo and his wife, Nonye Soludo, cast their votes at 1:20 p.m. on Saturday at their polling unit in Isuofia.

Soludo, careful to keep his voter card secure, retrieved it from an envelope before casting his ballot. After voting, he encouraged fellow Anambrarians to participate in the election, describing the voting process at his unit as “smooth and well-organized.”

Speaking to journalists after casting his vote, the governor alleged that a political party candidate has been engaging in vote buying, aiming to influence voters at his polling unit.

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APC’s Ukachukwu alleges vote buying, expresses optimism of winning

The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Nicholas Ukachukwu, has alleged widespread vote buying and intimidation of his party’s agents in the ongoing 2025 Anambra election.

Ukachukwu, who cast his vote at Osumenyi Ward 2, Polling Unit 012, described the incidents as a serious threat to democracy.

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96-year-old woman weeps after being denied voting

A 96-year-old woman, Mrs Elizabeth Onike, on Saturday burst into tears at Umudim Akasi Polling Unit 019, Agulu Ward 8, Anaocha Local Government Area, after being stopped from voting.

“I have been voting at this polling unit. I voted in the last election, but the INEC officials said I have no valid voter card.

“My children are outside the state, and none is at home with me.

“I am pained that I am not going to vote in this election to determine who will be my next governor,” she said in Igbo dialect.

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Anambra Election: LP’s candidate George Moghalu vote

George Moghalu, Labour Party governorship candidate, votes at polling unit 017, Uruagu Ward 1, Nnewi North LGA.

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Breaking: Peter Obi votes

Mr. Peter Obi of the Labour Party, LP, casting his vote at Umudimakasi Agulu Ward 2 Polling Unit 8.

By Dennis Agbo

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Anambra Decides: Aged woman in tears over voter’s card

Mrs Elizabeth Onike, 96, crying for not being allowed to vote because she was not with voter’s card at Umudimakasi Agulu ward 2 polling unit 008. By Dennis Agbo

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Waiting for Peter Obi at Umudimakasi Agulu

Peter Obi is yet to cast his vote at his Umudimakasi Agulu ward 2, polling unit 008.

Other electorate waiting also. Photos: Dennis Agbo.

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‘Only one winner must emerge; Bishop Nwokolo votes, commends turnout

Rt. Rev. Dr Owen Nwokolo, Bishop Diocese on the Niger voted at All Saints Primary School Onitsha. He expressed satisfaction with the turn out of electorate and urged the political actors to adhere to the peace agreement they signed. He said that only one winner must emerge. By Chimaobi Nwaiwu.

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Anambra Decides: Booth 008 Agu Awka, Aroma

Polling Officer at work. By Anayo Okoli.

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110 years old Pa Onwujiobi Nwafor

Pa Nwafor voted at Ward 13 Unit 002 Isuofia Aguata LGA. Photo: Nwankpa Chijioke.

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Anambra Decides: Awaiting accreditation in Onitsha

At General Post Office Onitsha, accreditation had started, and voter were left hanging around.

The polling centre has three boots. One of the tables had issues. So the INEC officials left to get another. By Chimaobi Nwaiwu.

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92-year-old Roseline Umeorji votes

Ward 13 unit 002 Aguata LGA. Photo: Nwankpa Chijioke

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Anambra Election: Elderly voters awaiting their turn

The elders waiting to vote at Ward 13 Unit 002 Isuofia, Aguata LGA. By Chijoke Nwankpa

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First Voter at Awka Ward 2

72-year-old man is first to cast vote in Udozo Primary School, Awka. By Dennis Agbo

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Blind 74-years-old Pa Julius Nwafor votes

Pa Nwafor being assisted by his daughter Ofeoma Nwafor, to vote at Ward 13 Unit 002 Isuofia, Aguata LGA. Photo: Nwankpa Chijioke

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Anambra Election: Ezechima Primary School, Awka Road

By Chimaobi Nwaiwu

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Voting begins

Photos: Chijoke Nwankpa

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Anambra Election: Movement of electoral materials, personnel, law enforcement agents in Onitsha

Omagna area. Photos: Chimaobi Nwaiwu

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INEC officials setting up at Nkpor Junction

Photos: Nwabueze Okonkwo

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Anambra Decides: Aguata

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Enugu-Onitsha Expressway and adjourning streets deserted

Photos:  Dennis Agbo

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Anambra Decides: INEC officials ate Awka South

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Anambra South: INEC ad hoc staff setting up at Community Primary School, Amawbia, ward 01 & 02

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Staff and materials load up in Nnewi South

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INEC ad hoc officials and ‘Mama Put’ at Nnewi North

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Finally, today November 8 is the day 2.8 million voters in Anambra State pick a governor. They might decide to retain the incumbent governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo. Or try a new one out of the other 15 candidates.

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Which ever way it swings, Vanguard will bring you the live updates on the Anambra elections in stories, pictures and videos – including every titbit.

The candidates

There are 16 candidates contesting the election. They include sitting governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA; Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu of the All Progressives Congress, APC; Sir Paul Chukwuma of Young Progressives Party, YPP.

Also Mr. John Nwosu of the African Democratic Congress, ADC; Dr George Moghalu of the Labour Party, LP; Oti Echezona of Allied People’s Movement, APM; and Chief Jeff Nweke of Action Alliance, AA.

Others are Charles Onyeze of Accord; Geoffrey Onyejegbu of the New Nigeria People’s Party, NNPP; Jude Ezenwafor of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP; Chukwududem Nweke of Action Peoples Party, APP; Jerry Okeke of Boot Party, BP; Martin Ugwoji of Zenith Labour Party, ZLP; and Vincent Chukwurah of Social Democratic Party, SDP.

The two female candidates are Ms. Chioma Ifemeludike of AAC, and Ndidi Olieh of National Rescue Movement, NRM.

There are six female deputy governorship candidates — Appolonia Ezeadili (Accord), Senator Uche Ekwunife (APC), Ebele Okeke (APP), Happiness Ugboma (BP), Veronica Okaro (LP), and Faith Obi (ZLP).

Significantly, the Anambra governorship election is the first election under the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof. Joash Amupitan. He assumed office on October 23. And tellingly

INEC said 2,802,790 registered voters were eligible to participate. They include 140,370 newly registered voters in the state’s 326 wards.

According to INEC, all 5,718 polling units would open at 8.30a.m. Also, there are 6,879 BVAS devices, and over 24,000 ad hoc staff ready for the Anambra governorship election.

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