Governor Chukwuma Soludo secured the APGA ticket for the 2025 Anambra governorship election after an uncontested primary in Awka. With overwhelming support from delegates, Soludo pledged to continue progressive leadership and development in the state. His administration boasts achievements made without borrowing, reflecting growing trust among Anambra citizens.
Governor Chukwuma Soludo has secured the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) ticket to contest for a second term in the November 8, 2025, governorship election in Anambra State.
At the party’s primary election, held at Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka on Saturday, Soludo emerged unopposed. Out of 3,260 delegates, 3,175 were accredited, and 3,172 valid votes were cast. Soludo received 3,168 "yes" votes, with no opposition votes recorded, while four ballots were declared invalid.
Uche Nwegbo, the chief returning officer for the primary, formally announced Soludo's victory, citing compliance with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) regulations.
In his acceptance speech, Governor Soludo expressed deep gratitude for the overwhelming support, pledging to uphold the trust reposed in him by APGA members and the people of Anambra.
“We have grown stronger as a progressive movement. Anambra is APGA, and APGA is Anambra,” Soludo said, emphasizing the bond between the party and the state’s political identity. He praised the peaceful conduct of the primary, describing it as one of the most orderly elections in the state's history.
Reflecting on his administration’s achievements, Soludo highlighted the progress made without incurring debt, attributing the successes to the backing of Anambra residents.
“This journey has been magical because of your support," he stated. "I am humbled to continue leading this great state on a path of growth and prosperity.”
Soludo is now set to lead APGA into what promises to be a pivotal contest for the future of Anambra State.
