Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has expressed deep gratitude to the people of the state for renewing his mandate for another four years, pledging to intensify efforts toward building a more prosperous Anambra.
Speaking at his country home in Isuofia, Aguata Local Government Area, shortly after being declared winner of the November 8, 2025, governorship election, Soludo said it was time to return to work and deliver on his administration’s commitments.
“Now that the people have spoken, let’s get back to work immediately,” the governor said. “Even last night while collation was ongoing, I was already speaking with the Commissioner for Budget about new plans. It’s a 24-hour assignment — Ndi Anambra cannot wait.”
Flanked by his wife, Nonye, Soludo reaffirmed his government’s dedication to improving infrastructure, boosting the state’s economy, and deepening good governance. “The task ahead is enormous, but together, we will keep Anambra winning,” he said.
The governor also commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for what he described as a transparent and credible election. He particularly praised the commission’s ICT department for its efficiency, noting that almost all polling unit results were uploaded to the INEC Result Viewing (IReV) portal by midnight.
“I must commend INEC’s ICT team,” he said. “By midnight, over 99 percent of results were already available online. That transparency is commendable and shows that our democracy is getting stronger.”
Soludo’s victory, announced by the Returning Officer and Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin, Professor Omoregie Edoba, confirmed that out of 2,788,864 registered voters, 598,229 were accredited, with 595,298 votes cast. Of these, 584,054 were valid while 11,244 were rejected.
Extending an olive branch to his opponents, Soludo called for unity among all political actors, urging them to join hands with him to advance Anambra’s development.
“To my brothers and sisters who contested with me, this is our Anambra spirit,” he said. “We may fight during elections, but we meet afterward as one family — at weddings, funerals, and social events. Let’s work together for our people. My hand of fellowship is open to everyone.”
Sixteen candidates contested the election, including Nicholas Ukachukwu of the APC, Paul Chukwuma of the YPP, George Moghalu of the LP, and Jude Ezenwafor of the PDP, among others.
Governor Soludo’s re-election by a landslide marks a decisive endorsement of his leadership and his administration’s focus on economic reforms, youth empowerment, and community development — priorities he promised to pursue with renewed vigor in his second term.
