Anambra State Governor, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, has officially begun his second term in office following a swearing-in ceremony held at the newly renovated Alex Ekwueme Square in Akwa, the state capital, on Tuesday.
Soludo, alongside his deputy, Dr. Onyeka Ibezim, took the oath of office before a gathering of dignitaries that included Vice President Kashim Shettima, former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, and former Commonwealth Secretary-General Emeka Anyaoku.
Governors from other states, including Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, were also in attendance.
At the ceremony, Vice President Shettima praised Soludo’s leadership, saying, “He has shown with uncommon elegance and courage what it means for a technocrat to submit brilliant ideas to the realities of governance.”
Soludo highlighted his administration’s achievements in security, health, education, infrastructure, and innovation.
“We took office with a promise to focus on the people left behind. Our first term laid strong foundations, and this second term is about building higher and delivering on our commitments,” he said.
The governor also called for unity and collaboration across political divides.
“Politics and elections are over. It is now time for governance and development. Let us join hands to build the Anambra of our dreams,” Soludo said, emphasizing that public service and stability would remain central to his second term.
The inauguration coincided with the 20th anniversary of progressive governance in Anambra State under the All-Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), celebrating continuity, development, and public partnership.
Election Victory
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had declared Soludo the winner of the November 8, 2025, governorship election in Anambra State.
Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) polled 422,664 votes, defeating his closest rival, All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate Nicholas Ukachukwu, who received 99,445 votes.
The Young Progressives Party (YPP) candidate, Sir Paul Chukwuma, came third with 37,753 votes.
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A total of 16 candidates from various political parties contested the election. Out of 2,788,864 registered voters, 598,229 were accredited. A total of 595,298 votes were cast, with 11,244 votes rejected across the state’s 21 local government areas.
Landslide Across the State
Soludo achieved a clean sweep, winning in all 21 local government areas of Anambra State, marking a decisive landslide victory.
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