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The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has congratulated Governor Chukwuma Soludo on his victory in the November 8, 2025, Anambra State governorship election.

In a statement signed by the party’s publicity secretary, Ejimofor Opara, the party described the victory as “historic and resounding,” noting that Governor Soludo secured 73 per cent of the total votes cast and won in 98 per cent of the 326 electoral wards across the state.

According to APGA, the outcome reflects the overwhelming confidence of ‘Ndi’ Anambra in the governor’s leadership, reforms, and vision for a “liveable and prosperous homeland”.

The statement described the triumph as “not just an electoral outcome, but a referendum on performance, progressive governance, and a reaffirmation of APGA as the true political identity of Ndi Igbo”.

Party Thanks Tinubu

The party expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for ensuring an atmosphere of peace and fairness throughout the election and commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for conducting a transparent and credible poll.

APGA also appreciated the security agencies for their professionalism and vigilance during the exercise.

The party, however, mourned the death of one of its members, Francis Ibe, the councillor of Owerre-Ezukala and leader of the Orumba South council, who was reportedly shot dead by gunmen shortly after casting his vote.

APGA prayed for the repose of his soul and called for the arrest and prosecution of his killers.

The party further extended appreciation to the people of Anambra State for their patience, courage, and participation in the electoral process, describing them as “the true winners of this election”.

APGA urged all candidates and political parties that participated in the election to accept Governor Soludo’s olive branch and work with him to strengthen peace and accelerate development in the state.

“As Governor Soludo embarks on his second term, APGA remains committed to building institutions, deepening democracy, expanding economic opportunities, and safeguarding the future of every Anambra son and daughter,” the statement added.

Gov Poll

The Anambra State governor was declared the winner of the November 8 governorship election by INEC.

According to the results announced by INEC in the early hours of Sunday, Soludo won by a landslide in the 21 local government areas of the state.

The State Returning Officer and Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin, Omoregie Edoba, declared Soludo as the winner of the exercise after the collation of results from the local government areas of the state where the election was held.

INEC said Soludo scored 422,664 votes.

His closest rival, Nicholas Ukachukwu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), polled 99,445 votes, while Paul Chukwuma of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) came third with 37,753 votes.

John Nwosu of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) scored 8,208 votes.

George Moghalu of the Labour Party (LP) and Jude Ezenwafor of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) scored 10,576 votes and 1,401 votes, respectively.

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, on Sunday said his administration will continue to do its best to tackle insecurity, vowing to rid the state of criminal elements.

The governor, who spoke at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Auchi, during a thanksgiving service to mark his first anniversary in office, also promised to fix bad roads across the state.

“As I came here today, my mind was on how we will fix the bad roads. The second thought on my mind is about a matter that concerns us all — insecurity,” Okpebholo was quoted as saying in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua.

“We will continue to do our best to fight insecurity and ensure that the evil ones are driven out of our midst.”

Governor Okpebholo expressed gratitude to God for His grace and faithfulness, recalling how he made a solemn vow a year ago to return in thanksgiving upon winning both the primaries and the governorship election.

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“Sometime last year, I was in this church and I said, by God’s grace, that if I win the primaries and the gubernatorial election, I would return here to give thanks to God. Today, I have come to redeem that vow,” the governor declared.

The governor also appreciated the Catholic Bishop of Auchi Diocese, Most Rev. Dr. Gabriel G. Dunia, and the Catholic faithful for their prayers and moral support, describing them as partners in faith and governance.

“I want to thank the Bishop for his prayers and support. When he was speaking today, he was speaking my mind,” Okpebholo noted.

He further sympathized with the Church and families affected by recent kidnappings of priests within the diocese, assuring them of the government’s commitment to restoring peace and security across the state.

“While I sympathize with the Church over the kidnapped priests in recent times, I want to say that there is never a day we are not concerned about the insecurity in our land. We are doing everything possible to bring it to an end. I assure you that very soon, with your prayers and our efforts, we will overcome,” he said.

Governor Okpebholo reaffirmed his administration’s determination to rebuild Edo State on the foundation of peace, faith, and purposeful leadership. He emphasized that governance must always reflect compassion, service, and accountability, assuring the people that his administration remains committed to driving sustainable development across all sectors.

The thanksgiving service was officiated by Bishop Dunia, who delivered a sermon centered on cleanliness, holiness, and gratitude in leadership.

The bishop commended Governor Okpebholo for reintroducing the state’s monthly environmental sanitation exercise, describing it as a necessary step toward improving public health and moral discipline.

Bishop Dunia also praised the governor for keeping his vow of thanksgiving, describing him as a man of integrity and faith.

“You made a promise before God and His people that you would return to this altar to give thanks if you emerged victorious. Today, you have kept that promise. This is the mark of a man of faith and truth,” the bishop said.