High-Profile Turnout Marks Soludo’s Swearing-In For Second Term In Anambra

Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has been inaugurated for a second term in office.

The swearing-in ceremony was held on Tuesday at the recently renovated Alex Ekwueme Square in the state capital. Soludo took the oath of office alongside his deputy, Onyeka Ibezim.

The event was attended by several prominent figures, including Vice President Kashim Shettima, former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, as well as former Commonwealth Secretary-General Emeka Anyaoku. Other dignitaries and state governors, including Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, were also present.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had earlier declared Soludo the winner of the November 8, 2025, governorship election.

According to INEC, Soludo, who contested under the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), secured 422,664 votes.

He defeated his closest challenger, Nicholas Ukachukwu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who received 99,445 votes. The Young Progressives Party candidate, Paul Chukwuma, placed third with 37,753 votes.

INEC reported that 16 candidates participated in the election. Out of 2,788,864 registered voters in the state, 598,229 were accredited, while 595,298 votes were cast. A total of 11,244 votes were declared invalid across the 21 local government areas.

The results showed that Soludo won in all 21 local government areas, securing a decisive victory and reinforcing his political strength in the state. The outcome grants him a renewed mandate to continue his administration.