Tag: Anambra Guber Race

Anambra poll: ADC rejects outcome, says ‘it’s mockery of democracy’

Aminu Imam
ADC on Anambra poll

The African Democratic Congress, (ADC), has expressed dissatisfaction with the conduct of the Saturday Anambra governorship election, describing it as a ‘heavily-monetised process’ that undermines democracy. In a statement on Sunday in Abuja by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party accused the ruling All Progressive Grand Alliance, (APGA), in Anambra of engaging in widespread cash-for-votes. Abdullahi also decried what he called the silence of security agencies and the inaction of electoral officials, saying that it compromised democratic values. The party, while expressing ‘great concern’ over the conduct of…

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Anambra: Soludo re-elected as Governor 

Aminu Imam
Soludo re elected

…Dances to popular gospel song after landslide win The Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), has declared Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) winner of the November 8 Anambra governorship election, securing a second term in office. Announcing the results in Awka yesterday, the Returning Officer and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin, Prof. Edoba Omoregie, said Soludo garnered 422,664 votes to defeat his closest rival, Nicholas Ukachukwu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who polled 99,445 votes. Other candidates trailed behind, including Paul Chukwuma (YPP)…

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Anambra Poll: Voting peaceful, amid vote-buying arrests

Aminu Imam
Anambra Poll

…INEC uploads 99% of results Residents of Anambra State turned out yesterday to vote in the 2025 governorship election, with reports indicating largely peaceful conduct across the 21 local government areas. Accreditation and voting commenced around 8 a.m. in most polling units, with minor BVAS hitches reported. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) said 2,802,790 registered voters were expected to participate across 5,718 polling units. By 9:12 p.m., INEC had uploaded 98.99% of results on its Result Viewing Portal (IReV), covering 5,662 of the 5,720 polling units. The swift upload…

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Anambra Guber Race: APC candidate rejects outcome of election

Ishaku Yohanna

By Godwin Amunde The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the Anambra Governorship election, Senator Andy Uba, has rejected the outcome of the vote as declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He described the results as declared by INEC as a charade which was not reflective of the wishes and aspirations of the people of the state. He also threatemed to contest the election outcome in court. This is contained in a statement titled: Senator Andy Uba Rejects the outcome of Anambra Governorship Election, signed by the Spokesman for his campaign organisation,…

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