The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Chukwuma Soludo, candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), winner of the Anambra State governorship election.

INEC announced that a total of 584,054 votes were collated across the state, with Soludo securing 422,664 votes, maintaining a decisive lead over his closest rival, Nicholas Ukachukwu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who garnered 99,445 votes. Other candidates include ADC: 8,208 votes and PDP: 1,401 votes.

State Collation Officer and Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin, Prof. Edogah Omoregie, announced the figures after the collation exercise on Sunday at the commission’s headquarters in Awka.

Results:

Dunukofia LGA
APC: 3,284 | APGA: 14,892 | LP: 71 | PDP: 16

Awka North LGA
APC: 3,661 | APGA: 15,895 | LP: 299 | PDP: 203

Njikoka LGA
APC: 5,687 | APGA: 22,213 | LP: 311 | PDP: 47

Nnewi South LGA
APC: 9,281 | APGA: 17,286 | LP: 73 | PDP: 12

Nnewi North LGA
APC: 5,441 | APGA: 20,320 | LP: 1,140 | PDP: 45

Ayamelum LGA
APC: 7,478 | APGA: 13,340 | LP: 117 | PDP: 13

Anambra East LGA
APC: 3,108 | APGA: 14,665 | LP: 304 | PDP: 207

Ogbaru LGA
APC: 3,768 | APGA: 22,803 | LP: 347 | PDP: 30

Oyi LGA
APC: 5,118 | APGA: 18,882 | LP: 3,641 | PDP: 16

Orumba North LGA
APC: 2,615 | APGA: 24,664 | LP: 131 | PDP: 17

Orumba South LGA
APC: 2,828 | APGA: 19,818 | LP: 16 | PDP: 18

Aguata LGA
APC: 4,125 | APGA: 35,559 | LP: 124 | PDP: 82

Onitsha North LGA
APC: 4,677 | APGA: 24,225 | LP: 500 | PDP: 111

Onitsha South LGA
APC: 4,156 | APGA: 15,742 | LP: 615 | PDP: 73

Anaocha LGA
APC: 5,956 | APGA: 20,118 | LP: 483 | PDP: 42

Awka South LGA
APC: 5,038 | APGA: 27,896 | LP: 520 | PDP: 63

Idemili South LGA
APC: 6,015 | APGA: 17,224 | LP: 276 | PDP: 40

Ekwusigo LGA
APC: 2,973 | APGA: 18,749 | LP: 194 | PDP: 70

Idemili North LGA
APC: 6,383 | APGA: 25,498 | LP: 1,275 | PDP: 125

Ihiala LGA
APC: 4,425 | APGA: 23,557 | LP: 135 | PDP: —

Anambra West LGA
APC: 16,595 | APGA: 71,365 | YPP: 2,871 | ADC: 152

The declaration followed a comprehensive collation of votes across the 21 local government areas of the state. INEC officials noted that the exercise was largely peaceful, with minimal reports of disruption.

Soludo’s victory marks another significant win for the All Progressives Grand Alliance in Anambra, reaffirming the party’s strong presence in the state’s political landscape. The governor-elect is expected to continue under the APGA banner, with supporters celebrating what they described as a “clear reflection of the people’s mandate.”

The announcement was received with jubilation in Awka and other major towns across the state, as residents hailed the process as transparent and well-organized.

The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has called on the Federal Government to urgently take decisive action against terrorists and their financiers in the country in light of the recent warning issued by United States President Donald Trump.

Adeboye made the appeal during the November Holy Ghost Service, where he addressed the congregation and reacted to the new development involving the United States.

He urged President Bola Tinubu to give the newly appointed service chiefs a three-month deadline to eliminate terrorists and those responsible for funding their operations. According to him, if the security chiefs are unable to meet the directive within the stipulated time, they should tender their resignation from office.

Adeboye stated that the current security challenges did not originate under the present administration, noting that the President inherited the situation. He recalled that there was a similar moment during the tenure of former President Muhammadu Buhari, when he personally advised Buhari to take strong action as violence and killings escalated. However, Adeboye said the suggestion was not fully implemented.

The cleric explained that the former president initially acted on the guidance by giving the service chiefs a three-month ultimatum to tackle Boko Haram insurgents, and security agencies made swift moves at first. He added that when the timeline expired without achieving the expected results, he sought a meeting with Buhari to follow up on the matter.

Adeboye said that the discussions held at that time were private, and although details were not shared with the public, one key point from the meeting was that government must not only focus on neutralising terrorists but also on identifying and removing their sponsors, regardless of their status or influence.

He further cautioned that if the United States were to carry out a military strike in Nigeria, the country should not expect rescue or support from global powers. He stated that countries such as China, Russia, and Britain would likely issue condemnations but would not intervene.
Adeboye stressed that the situation in the country requires seriousness and urgent action.

He said that this is not the moment for assigning blame or engaging in debates over terminology, religion, or politics, pointing out that the essential concern is that innocent citizens continue to lose their lives.

He advised President Tinubu to engage with President Trump diplomatically and request a 100-day grace period to address the security crisis. Adeboye further noted that once such a window is secured, the President should issue firm directives to the service chiefs and security agencies to resolve the problem within 90 days.

He said that in the event the new security team fails to deliver within the timeframe, they should be required to resign, adding that this would ensure accountability and seriousness in handling the task.

Upwardly mobile businessman, Kola Dada, popularly known as KDD, is set to showcase his next major move after months of quiet planning and strategic development.

Information reaching The Nation indicates that KDD has struck a significant waste management deal with the Kwara State Government, a project that officially commenced in November.

Sources disclosed that the partnership, sealed through Dada’s company, followed several months of negotiations with the Kwara State Ministry of Environment, led by Dr. Abubakar Ayinla.

According to insiders, Dada’s entry into the waste management sector marks another milestone in his illustrious career, having already established a strong reputation in South Africa, where his entrepreneurial exploits are widely celebrated among industry professionals.

Though KDD has kept details of the deal closely guarded, limited to his trusted inner circle, he has reportedly been shuttling frequently between Lagos and Kwara State to oversee operations and ensure smooth execution of the project.

A source further hinted that this may only be the beginning of Dada’s expanding business ventures, as he is said to be working discreetly on several other deals expected to unfold in the near future.

Unbeknownst to many, KDD shares a close friendship with South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa, a relationship said to have deepened during his years of business in the country.

The recent development underscores Dada’s steady rise in the Nigerian corporate space and his commitment to driving innovation and sustainability through strategic partnerships.