On 9 November 2025, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officially declared Charles Chukwuma Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) winner of the 8 November election in Anambra State, after securing 422,664 votes to defeat his closest rival, Nicholas Ukachukwu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who polled 99,445. The results showed Soludo winning across all 21 local government areas of the state, marking a comprehensive political triumph.
Soludo’s re-election cements his dominance in Anambra politics and extends his mandate for another term. His campaign emphasised infrastructure development, economic reforms, and security in the southeast region. In his acceptance remarks, Soludo thanked citizens for their “overwhelming support” and pledged that the next phase of his administration would focus on accelerating development.
Observers described the election as largely peaceful and orderly, noting that INEC uploaded more than 99 % of results onto its IReV results-viewing portal by midnight-earning praise for transparency. Nonetheless, there were reported incidents of vote-buying and low turnout in certain polling units, themes common in Nigerian sub-national elections.
Politically, Soludo’s landslide win strengthens APGA’s regional stronghold and positions the party for greater influence ahead of the 2027 general elections. For the state, the result provides continuity of leadership but also raises expectations: Anambra residents will be looking for tangible improvements in security, jobs and infrastructure under Soludo’s second term.
One of the immediate implications is the pressure on Soludo to transition from campaign promise to implementation. With his first term already showing investments in transport, commerce and education, the new mandate means the real test lies in execution: Can his administration maintain momentum, manage fiscal constraints and meet citizen expectations? Additionally, as APGA consolidates power, opposition parties may need to reevaluate strategies, alliances and local outreach ahead of future contests.
In sum, Soludo’s victory is more than just a win—it is a reaffirmation of political continuity in Anambra State, a measure of public trust in his leadership, and a clear signal that voters expect tangible results. The coming months will determine whether the second term translates into development gains that match the scale of the mandate.