Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo has been re-elected to paddle the affairs of the state for the next four years, expressing gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for guaranteeing free, fair, and transparent elections, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) particularly its new chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, for a credible election.
Speaking after he was declared by winner of the Saturday’s election , Governor Soludo also promised a “new era of progress” f. He said the best is yet to come for the state.
Soludo, who contested on the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), secured 73 percent of the total votes cast, winning 320 out of 326 council wards and clinching victory in the state’s 21 local government areas.
Gov Soludo re-elected for second tenure
Addressing supporters after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) announced the results of the election, Soludo thanked the electorate for granting him and his deputy, a renewed mandate with 73% of votes cast.
“Your overwhelming support humbles us. Out of 326 electoral votes, we lost only six, and across 21 local government areas, we secured nearly all wards, 97 to 98%,” Soludo said.
“This is a clear mandate, a demonstration of trust, and we intend to honour it fully,” he added.
The governor assured Anambra residents that his administration would accelerate its development agenda.
“Starting from March, we shift into gear four. We are now at gear two or three, but the full momentum begins in March,” he stated.
Soludo also commended President Bola Tinubu for guaranteeing free, fair, and transparent elections, and praised INEC, particularly its new chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, SAN, for a credible election.
He highlighted INEC’s ICT department for uploading over 99% of results on the IREV portal by midnight, allowing real-time transparency.
Addressing his opponents, Soludo emphasised the enduring spirit of Anambra politics.
“We fight passionately, but we remain united afterward. This is the Anambra way,” he said, extending a hand of fellowship to all contestants.
He further acknowledged the critical role of security agencies, including the Nigerian Police, Army, DSS, Civil Defence, Navy, and local forces, whose vigilance ensured peaceful elections.
He also remembered a councillor and supporter tragically killed during the election, urging prayers for their repose.
With the mandate renewed, Soludo stressed immediate action on governance, including budget planning and other development priorities.
“Anambra cannot wait. The job ahead is enormous, and we are ready to deliver,” he said.
Soludo concluded by expressing gratitude to the people of Anambra and all stakeholders in the electoral process, reiterating his commitment to leaving the state better than he found it.
