anambra state elections

  1. Moghalu Mourns Loss: LP Candidate Blames Poverty, Vote-Buying for Polling Unit Defeat

    Nigeria Moghalu Mourns Loss: LP Candidate Blames Poverty, Vote-Buying for Polling Unit Defeat

    The Digest: Labour Party candidate George Moghalu has explained his failure to win his own polling unit, citing the potent influence of poverty and vote-buying. According to an interview on Channels Television, Moghalu stated he refused to match the financial inducements offered by rivals...
  2. AAC's Chioma Ifemeludike Hosts Lunch for 292 Voters After Anambra Gov Race

    Nigeria AAC's Chioma Ifemeludike Hosts Lunch for 292 Voters After Anambra Gov Race

    The Digest: Nollywood actress and African Action Congress (AAC) candidate Chioma Ifemeludike has responded to her Anambra governorship election defeat with grace, personally inviting all 292 voters who supported her to a thank-you lunch. Despite finishing far behind the winner, Charles Soludo...
  3. Soludo Hails Tinubu as "Good Democrat" Following Anambra Re-election

    Nigeria Soludo Hails Tinubu as "Good Democrat" Following Anambra Re-election

    The Digest: Reelected Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo has struck a conciliatory tone following his landslide victory, extending an olive branch to his fellow contestants while praising President Bola Tinubu for maintaining neutrality during the electoral process. In his acceptance...
  4. [VIDEO]Soludo Celebrates Re-election: "This Kind God, I Never See His Type"

    Nigeria [VIDEO]Soludo Celebrates Re-election: "This Kind God, I Never See His Type"

    The Digest: Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo has broken into joyful praise after being declared the winner of the state's governorship election, singing "This kind God, I never see his type" in an emotional victory celebration. The reelected governor expressed his gratitude moments after...
  5. Anambra Election: Observers Commend INEC for Credible, Peaceful Poll

    Nigeria Anambra Election: Observers Commend INEC for Credible, Peaceful Poll

    The Digest: International observers and civil society organizations have unanimously praised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the transparent, efficient, and peaceful conduct of the Anambra State governorship election. The exercise was widely described as orderly and...
  6. Anambra Election: EFCC Nabs Three Suspected Vote Buyers in Multiple LGAs

    Nigeria Anambra Election: EFCC Nabs Three Suspected Vote Buyers in Multiple LGAs

    The Digest: Operatives of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) have arrested three individuals for alleged vote buying during the Anambra State governorship election. The suspects were apprehended across different local government areas while voting was in progress, marking a...
  7. Anambra Election: Gunmen Reportedly Shoot Dead Councillor in Orumba South

    Nigeria Anambra Election: Gunmen Reportedly Shoot Dead Councillor in Orumba South

    The Digest: Tragedy struck during the Anambra State governorship election as a local councillor was reportedly shot and killed by unknown gunmen at a polling unit in Owerre Ezukala, Orumba South Local Government Area. The incident occurred while the official was attempting to cast his vote...
  8. Voter Apathy Evident as Nnewi Traders Open Shops Despite Anambra Election

    Nigeria Voter Apathy Evident as Nnewi Traders Open Shops Despite Anambra Election

    The Digest: A noticeable level of voter disinterest marked the early hours of the Anambra governorship election as traders in Nkwo Igboukwu Market, Nnewi, opened for business despite the ongoing poll. Market leaders eventually intervened, imposing a ₦10,000 fine on anyone found trading to...
  9. Anambra Poll: APC's Nicholas Ukachukwu Alleges Vote Buying, Agent Intimidation

    Nigeria Anambra Poll: APC's Nicholas Ukachukwu Alleges Vote Buying, Agent Intimidation

    The Digest: APC governorship candidate Nicholas Ukachukwu has raised serious concerns about the integrity of the Anambra election, alleging systematic vote buying and intimidation of his party agents. After casting his vote in Osumenyi, Ukachukwu condemned what he described as a coordinated...
  10. 96-Year-Old Woman Weeps After Being Disenfranchised in Anambra Election

    Nigeria 96-Year-Old Woman Weeps After Being Disenfranchised in Anambra Election

    The Digest: A poignant scene unfolded at a polling unit in Agulu, Anambra State, as 96-year-old Mrs. Elizabeth Onike broke down in tears after being told she could not vote in the ongoing governorship election. The elderly woman, who had queued to perform her civic duty, was informed by INEC...
  11. Large Voter Turnout at Peter Obi’s Polling Unit in Anambra Governorship Election

    Nigeria Large Voter Turnout at Peter Obi’s Polling Unit in Anambra Governorship Election

    The Digest: A significant voter turnout has been reported at the polling unit of former Anambra State governor and Labour Party leader, Peter Obi, as residents of Agulu cast their ballots in the state’s governorship election. At Polling Unit 019, Umudim Akasi, Agulu Ward 2, voters, composed...
  12. Anambra Decides: 2.7 Million Voters Head to Polls in High-Stakes Governorship Election

    Nigeria Anambra Decides: 2.7 Million Voters Head to Polls in High-Stakes Governorship Election

    The Digest: Anambra State stands at a pivotal moment as approximately 2.7 million registered voters prepare to elect a governor today, in a contest widely viewed as a referendum on incumbent Charles Soludo’s first term. The election, taking place amid heightened security and widespread voter...
  13. Anambra Governorship: Full List of Candidates as Soludo Seeks Second Term

    Nigeria Anambra Governorship: Full List of Candidates as Soludo Seeks Second Term

    The Digest: As Anambra State prepares for its November 8 governorship election, a diverse field of candidates is challenging incumbent Governor Chukwuma Soludo of APGA. The contenders include a former federal lawmaker, a real estate developer, an ex-government agency chief, and a Nollywood...
  14. INEC Begins Distribution of Election Materials for Anambra Governorship Poll

    Nigeria INEC Begins Distribution of Election Materials for Anambra Governorship Poll

    The Digest: The Independent National Electoral Commission has commenced the distribution of sensitive materials to all 21 local government areas in Anambra State, marking the final logistical phase before Saturday's decisive governorship election. Key Points Distribution is being conducted...
  15. INEC Declares Readiness for Anambra Governorship Election, Reports 98.8% PVC Collection

    Nigeria INEC Declares Readiness for Anambra Governorship Election, Reports 98.8% PVC Collection

    The Digest: The Independent National Electoral Commission has affirmed its full preparedness to conduct the Anambra State governorship election this Saturday, announcing a record 98.8% PVC collection rate and extensive logistical arrangements to ensure a credible and inclusive process. Key...
  16. Soludo Confident of Victory as Anambra Campaigns Conclude

    Nigeria Soludo Confident of Victory as Anambra Campaigns Conclude

    The Digest: Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has expressed strong confidence in the support of voters in Njikoka, Idemili South, and Nnewi North local government areas as campaigns for the November 8 governorship election conclude. The Governor described his re-election bid...
  17. Chioma Ifemeludike: 7 Things to Know About Anambra's Actress-Governor Candidate

    Nigeria Chioma Ifemeludike: 7 Things to Know About Anambra's Actress-Governor Candidate

    In a political landscape often defined by familiar faces, the entrance of actress-filmmaker Chioma "IfeDike" Ifemelulike as the African Action Congress (AAC) gubernatorial candidate offers a narrative of grassroots ambition and populist appeal. Here are seven key points to know about her journey...
  18. INEC Declares Full Readiness for Anambra Governorship Election, Deploys 24,000 Personnel

    Nigeria INEC Declares Full Readiness for Anambra Governorship Election, Deploys 24,000 Personnel

    The Digest: The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has affirmed its complete readiness for the November 8 Anambra State governorship election, with Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan announcing the deployment of 24,000 personnel across 5,718 polling units. The commission also extended...
  19. Governor Soludo's Cash Reward for APGA Election Wins Sparks Vote-Buying Controversy

    Nigeria Governor Soludo's Cash Reward for APGA Election Wins Sparks Vote-Buying Controversy

    The Digest: Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo has promised cash rewards of up to ₦5 million to wards that deliver the highest votes for his party, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), in the November 8 governorship election. The announcement, made during a campaign rally in Orumba...
  20. Ribadu Vows "Strong Response" to Violence in Anambra Governorship Election

    Nigeria Ribadu Vows "Strong Response" to Violence in Anambra Governorship Election

    The Digest: National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu has issued a stern warning that any violence during the upcoming Anambra State governorship election will be met with a firm and decisive security response. Speaking through a representative at a high-level election security meeting, Ribadu...
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