anambra state elections

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...