Soludo Wins 17 LGAs in Anambra Gubernatorial Election

Strategic Insights -

Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate, has won in 17 out of the 21 local government areas (LGAs) of Anambra state in the November 6 governorship election, according to results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). Soludo won in Anambra East, Ayamelum, Oyi, Dunukofia, Anaocha, Awka South, Idemili South, Onitsha South, Njikoka, Orumba South, Awka North, Anambra West, Nnewi South, Ekwusigo, Idemili North, Onitsha North, and Onitsha South LGAs. However, the candidates of the Young Progressive Party (YPP), Senator Ifeanyi Ubah, and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Valentine Ozigbo, won in their respective local government areas.

Key Takeaways:

  • Professor Soludo won 17 out of 21 LGAs in the Anambra governorship election.
  • The INEC revealed that there were no elections in Ihiala LGA due to the late arrival of voting materials and other issues.
  • Results for Orumba North LGA were not announced due to allegations of duress by the Collation Officer, Dr Michael Otu.
  • The Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies commended for their professionalism and role in ensuring a peaceful election.
  • The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and its leadership were praised for their top-to-bottom exemplary leadership style.
  • The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) commended the National Youth Service Corps members for their role in strengthening democracy in Nigeria.
  • The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) leader, Victor Umeh,commended the INEC for the introduction of the Bimodal Verification Accreditation System (BVAS).

Statistics:

  • Soludo won in 17 out of 21 LGAs.
  • The INEC has a total of 21 LGAs in Anambra state.
  • Ihiala LGA had no elections due to late arrival of voting materials and other issues.
  • Orumba North LGA's results were not announced due to allegations of duress by Dr Michael Otu.
  • The Nigeria Police Force deployed a total of 20,000-strong personnel for the election.
  • The National Youth Service Corps members were deployed to serve as ad-hoc electoral officials and security agencies during the election.
  • The INEC results on local government by local government basis showed the following votes: APC (Total votes: 46,491), APGA (Total votes: 114,115), PDP (Total votes: 39,525), and YPP (Total votes: 14,055).

Sources:

  • "INEC Announces Results of Anambra Governorship Election," INEC official website, November 6.
  • "Anambra Governorship Election: Police Commend People for Peaceful Conduct," News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), November 7.
  • "CSOs Laud NSCDC, Leadership for Professional Conduct," News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), November 7.
  • "NYCN Commends Corps Members, Security Agencies for Role in Strengthening Democracy," News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), November 7.
  • "APGA Leader Commends INEC for BVAS," News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), November 7.
  • "Official INEC Results of Anambra Governorship Election," INEC official website, November 7.