Anambra Governorship Election Live Updates: Breaking News, Voting Updates and Polling Units Results

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BREAKING: Soludo Wins Anambra Governorship Election as declared by INEC

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially declared Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, winner of the state’s governorship election held on Saturday.

The declaration was made on Sunday morning at the INEC State Collation Centre in Awka, following the announcement of results from the remaining two local government areas — Ihiala and Anambra West — which had been delayed after a brief suspension of collation.

According to the results released, Soludo’s All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) won in all 21 local government areas of the state, securing a total of 422,664 votes.

BREAKING: Soludo Takes Decisive Lead as INEC Uploads 99.4% of Election Results

Chukwuma Soludo, the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, APGA, in the Anambra State governorship election held yesterday (Saturday) is leading from the results so far uploaded by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.

In fact, at the time of filing this report, INEC had uploaded 5,685 results. This is 99.39% of the 5,720 results expected.

Meanwhile, INEC has suspended collation until 6a.m. Results from 19 local governments have been collated. Only two local governments left.

INEC officials, observers, journalists and other stakeholders had gathered at the commission’s headquarters in Awka, Anambra State capital as early as 2:10 a.m., on Sunday, for the collation.

The results

Below are results for the top four contenders by number of votes garnered:

APGA: 389,789 – Chukwuma Soludo

APC: 91,592 – Nicholas Ukachukwu

LP: 10,366 – George Moghalu

PDP: 1,230 – Jude Ezenwafor

BREAKING: Anambra Election Results by Local Government Released

Results by local governments

1. Dunukofia LGA

APC: 3,284

APGA: 14,892

PDP: 16

2. Awka North LGA

APC: 3,661

APGA: 15,895

LP: 299

PDP: 203

3. Njikoka LGA

APC: 5,687

APGA: 22,213

LP: 311

PDP: 47

4. Nnewi South LGA

APC: 9,281

APGA: 17,286

LP: 73

PDP: 12

5. Nnewi North LGA

APC: 5,441

APGA: 20,320

LP: 1,140

PDP: 45

6. Ayamelum LGA

APC: 7,478

APGA: 13,340

LP: 117

PDP: 13

7. Anambra East LGA

APC: 3,108

APGA: 14,665

LP: 304

PDP: 207

8. Ogbaru LGA

APC: 3,768

APGA: 22,803

LP: 347

PDP: 30

9. Oyi LGA

APC: 5,118

APGA: 18,882

LP: 3,641

PDP: 16

10. Orumba North LGA

APC: 2,615

APGA: 24,664

LP: 131

PDP: 17

11. Orumba South LGA

APC: 2,828

APGA: 19,818

LP: 16

PDP: 18

12. Aguata LGA

APC: 4,125

APGA: 35,559

LP: 124

PDP: 82

13. Onitsha North LGA

APC: 4,677

APGA: 24,225

LP: 500

PDP: 111

14. Onitsha South LGA

APC: 4,156

APGA: 15,742

LP: 615

PDP: 73

15. Anaocha LGA

APC: 5,956

APGA: 20,118

LP: 483

PDP: 42

16. Awka South LGA

APC: 5,038

APGA: 27,896

LP: 520

PDP: 63

17. Idemili South LGA

APC: 6,015

APGA: 17,224

LP: 276

PDP: 40

18. Ekwusigo LGA

APC: 2,973

APGA: 18,749

LP: 194

PDP: 70

19. Idemili North LGA

APC: 6,383

APGA: 25,498

LP: 1,275

PDP: 125

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A total of 5,356 results, representing over 98.50%, of the Anambra governorship election has been uploaded to INEC’s result viewing portal, IReV.

Also, INEC assured that the results would remain secured and verifiable throughout the process, emphasising its commitment to delivering a credible and transparent election.

Soludo wins Peter Obi’s polling unit

The candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has emerged winner at the polling unit of the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi.

Obi, a former governor of the state, cast his vote at Umudimakasi, Agulu Ward 2, Polling Unit 008, where residents and supporters had earlier gathered in anticipation of his arrival.

RESULT

PU003, Adesa/Residency Drive (Ward 02), Onitsha-North LGA

APC – 25

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APGA – 66

ADC – 1

LP – 4

Anambra Election Live Updates: Over 93% results uploaded to IReV

RESULT

PU003, Alam Village Hall I (Ward 09), Ekwusigo LGA

APC – 15

APGA – 169

PDP – 1

YPP – 3

RESULT:

PU015, OKIJA II (Ward 09), IHALA LGA

APGA: 49

APC: 1

YPP: 04

ADC: 0

RESULT:

PU 005, INLAND TOWN IV (Ward: 06) , Onitsha North LGA

APGA: 206

APC:95

YPP: 11

LP:1

Over 90% results uploaded to IReV

A total of 5203 results representing over 90% of results from the Anambra governorship election has been uploaded to INEC’s result viewing portal, IReV.

RESULT:

PU004, EBENEBE III (Ward 05), Akwa North LGA

APGA: 134

APC: 15

YPP: 4

ADC: 10

RESULT:

PU 008, AGULU II (Ward: 08), Anaocha LGA

APGA: 45

APC: 10

YPP: 6

ADC:0

RESULT:

PU008, Urum (Ward 14), Akwa North LGA

APGA: 72

APC: 18

YPP: 1

ADC: 5

RESULT:

PU 007, AGULU II (Ward: 08), Anaocha LGA

APGA: 45

APC: 18

YPP: 3

ADC:0

RESULT

PU010, Umuenwelum-anam (Ward 07) , Anambra West LGA

APC: 21

APGA: 53

YPP: 9

ADC: 2

RESULT:

PU008, ABAGANA IV (Ward 06), NJIKOKA LGA

APGA: 157

APC: 39

YPP: –

ADC: 0

RESULT:

PU 002, AGULU II (Ward: 08), Anaocha LGA

APGA: 122

APC:22

YPP: 4

LP:1

RESULT:

PU 008, AGULU II (Ward: 08), Anaocha LGA

APGA: 45

APC: 10

YPP: 6

ADC:0

RESULT:

PU004, EBENEBE III (Ward 05), Akwa North LGA

APGA: 134

APC: 15

YPP: 4

ADC: 10

RESULT:

PU004, EBENEBE III (Ward 09), Akwa North LGA

APGA: 97

APC: 18

YPP: 4

ADC: 15

RESULT:

PU 003, AGULU II (Ward: 08) – ANAMBRA, Anaocha LGA

APGA: 142

APC: 24

YPP: 6

ADC:0

RESULT:

PU 007, Ward 16, Adazii Ani II, Anaocha LGA

APGA: 20

APC: 28

YPP: 5

ADC:0

RESULT:

PU014, Ward 16, OTIOGBATA HALL I, Aguata LGA

APGA: 130

APC: 30

YPP: 12

ADC: 0

RESULT:

PU006, Ward 02, UPE ABBA PRY. SCH. II, Njikoka LGA

APGA: 126

APC: 11

YPP: 51

ADC: 0

Over 72% results uploaded to IReV

A total of 4163 results representing over 72% of results from the Anambra governorship election has been uploaded to INEC’s result viewing portal, IReV.

APC’s Ukachukwu, AAC’s Ifemeludike decry vote buying

The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Anambra State, Nicholas Ukachukwu, and the African Action Congress (AAC) candidate, Chioma Ifemeludike, have raised concerns over alleged vote buying during the ongoing election.

Ukachukwu, who cast his ballot at Polling Unit 012, Osumenyi Ward 2, Umudiala Village, Nnewi South LGA, at around 11:38 a.m., described the practice as criminal and a threat to the integrity of the democratic process. He warned that attempts to influence voters with money undermine citizens’ civil responsibility and the credibility of elections.

Soludo casts vote, alleges vote buying

Governor Chukwuma Soludo and his wife, Nonye Soludo, cast their votes at 1:20 p.m. on Saturday at their polling unit in Isuofia.

Soludo, careful to keep his voter card secure, retrieved it from an envelope before casting his ballot. After voting, he encouraged fellow Anambrarians to participate in the election, describing the voting process at his unit as “smooth and well-organized.”

Speaking to journalists after casting his vote, the governor alleged that a political party candidate has been engaging in vote buying, aiming to influence voters at his polling unit.

APC’s Ukachukwu alleges vote buying, expresses optimism of winning

The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Nicholas Ukachukwu, has alleged widespread vote buying and intimidation of his party’s agents in the ongoing 2025 Anambra election.

Ukachukwu, who cast his vote at Osumenyi Ward 2, Polling Unit 012, described the incidents as a serious threat to democracy.

96 Old woman in tears over voter’s card

A 96-year-old woman, Mrs Elizabeth Onike, on Saturday burst into tears at Umudim Akasi Polling Unit 019, Agulu Ward 8, Anaocha Local Government Area, after being stopped from voting.

“I have been voting at this polling unit. I voted in the last election, but the INEC officials said I have no valid voter card.

Breaking: Peter Obi votes

Mr. Peter Obi of the Labour Party, LP, casting his vote at Umudimakasi Agulu Ward 2 Polling Unit 8.

Large voter turn out at Peter Obi’s polling units in Agulu

A visit to the polling units of the former governor of Anambra State and presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election has shown a large voter turnout.
The voters, who were mainly aged women, were seen sitting patiently at Polling Unit 019, Umudim Akasi, Agulu Ward 2, Anaocha Local Government Area.

The women waited patiently while INEC officials accredited voters who proceeded to the voting point.

Some voters at the polling units applauded the turnout, saying that more people might still arrive at the unit.

Only APGA, APC present agents in most Awka polling units

Two political parties, whose candidates are deemed to be the top contenders in today’s governorship election in Anambra, have proven to be truly dominant in the state by presenting agents in most of the polling units visited.

In most polling units around the state capital, Awka, only the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) had their party agents on the ground.

At Awka Ward VI, polling units 010, 024, and 025, which are domiciled at Federal Government Technical College (GTC), only the two parties presented agents.

While Mr. John Morah identified himself as an agent of the APC, APGA was represented by Mr. Chukwuma Anekwe.

Voting going on smoothly at about 9:23 am in PU:013, Registration Area14:umeleri II, all in Anambra East LG

Anambra Decides: Vote commences in polling units

The Anambra State governorship election has commenced in some polling units.

The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC posted an update from some polling units in the Njikoka Local Government Area of the state.

The post reads, “Voting has commenced at RA 10: Enugwu Ukwu II, PU 003 & PU 004, Njikoka LGA”.

The commission had earlier assured eligible voters participating in the election that their votes will count.

“Be counted, be heard. Step out and vote peacefully. Every vote must count”, the electoral umpire wrote.

It also warned against vote selling, saying “your vote is not for sale.”

INEC Officials Arrive in Awka as Voting Gets Underway in Anambra Governorship Election

• Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have arrived at several polling units in Awka (Anambra) and voting is beginning, after earlier delays that left voters and observers frustrated.

Voting has begun in parts of Awka, the Anambra State capital, as officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INE) finally arrived at polling units following earlier delays.

At Agu Awka, polling units 008 and 022 at Aroma Junction, Awka South Local Government Area, officials were pasting the names of eligible voters and preparing to commence accreditation. Shouts of excitement and victory were heard from some early voters as preparations advanced.

Despite assurances that voting would commence at 8:00 a.m., many polling units in Awka had no electoral officials on site by 8:30 a.m., prompting frustration among voters and observers who had assembled since early morning. An accredited INEC observer from JDPC, Mr. Charles Kwentoh, expressed disappointment at the delay.

The Anambra off-circle governorship election is being held today, Saturday, November 8, 2025. Anambra is one of eight states holding off-cycle governorship elections — the others include Bayelsa, Kogi, Imo, Osun, Ondo, Edo, and Ekiti.

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Anambra joined the off-circle governorship timetable in 2003 after a court removed Chris Ngige (PDP) and installed Peter Obi (APGA) following a tribunal and Court of Appeal decision in Enugu.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) listed about sixteen candidates for this year’s election:

• Onyeeze Chidi – A
• Nweke Ezechukwu – Japhet – AA
• Ifemeludike Chioma Grace – AAC
• Nwosu Chima John – ADC
• Ukachukwu Nicholas – APC
• Soludo Charles – APGA
• Otti Cyprian Echezona – APM.
• Nweke Christopher Chukwudubem – APP
• Okeke Chika Jerry – BP
• Moghalu George – LP
• Onyejgbu Geoffrey – NNPP
• Ndidi Christy Olieh – NRM
• Ezenwafor Jude – PDP
• Chukwurah Vincent – SDP
• Chukwuma Paul Chukwuka – YPP
• Ugwoji Uchenna – ZLP

INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan has repeatedly affirmed the Commission’s readiness, saying 24,000 personnel were deployed for the polls and elections will hold in 5,718 of the 5,720 polling units — two units were excluded due to lack of registered voters.

The incumbent governor, Soludo, remains a major contender in the race.

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