Table of Contents
- INEC Confirms Re-election
- Certificate Presentation Details
- Election Outcome
- Voter Participation Statistics
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officially announced the re-election of Anambra State Governor Chukwuma Soludo and his deputy, Onyekachukwu Ibezim, by presenting them with their certificates of return on Tuesday.
The certificates were presented in Awka by Kenneth Ikeagu, the INEC Supervising National Commissioner for Anambra State, just two days after Soludo and Ibezim were declared the winners of the governorship election held on November 8.
During the presentation, Ikeagu stated, “Section 72(1) of the Electoral Act 2022 requires INEC to issue a certificate of return within 14 days to every candidate duly declared by the returning officer."
“In adherence to this regulation, it is my privilege to present the certificates of return to the Governor and Deputy Governor-elect, who triumphed in the election.”
Soludo, representing the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), won against his primary opponent, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who garnered 99,445 votes.
Paul Chukwuma of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) secured third place with 37,753 votes.
The Returning Officer, Edoba Omoregie, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin, announced that Soludo received 422,664 votes, successfully winning in all 21 local government areas.
INEC reported that 16 candidates from various political parties participated in the election.
From a total of 2,788,864 registered voters, 598,229 were accredited, with 595,298 votes cast and 11,244 votes deemed invalid.
During the certificate presentation at the INEC headquarters, Soludo and Ibezim were accompanied by their wives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the role of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)?
INEC is responsible for overseeing and conducting elections in Nigeria, ensuring that they are free, fair, and credible.
When was the Anambra State governorship election held?
The Anambra State governorship election took place on November 8.
Who were the main candidates in the election?
The main candidates were Chukwuma Soludo from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu from the All Progressives Congress (APC).
