INEC Declares APGA Winner in Anambra; APC Rejects Result, Threatens Legal Challenge

INEC Declares APGA Winner in Anambra; APC Rejects Result, Threatens Legal Challenge

By Dr. Odimientimi Agbedeyi | Global Egberi Media International | November 9, 2025

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) as the winner of the November 8, 2025 Anambra State governorship election.

However, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has rejected the outcome, alleging irregularities, intimidation, and widespread vote-buying. The party has vowed to challenge the results in court.

🗳️ INEC’s Declaration

INEC’s returning officer announced the final results in the early hours of Sunday, confirming a decisive victory for Soludo across the 21 local government areas of the state.

According to media tallies from ARISE News and TheCable, Soludo maintained a commanding lead throughout the collation process — a margin many described as a reaffirmation of APGA’s dominance in Anambra politics.

📊 Figures and Voter Turnout

Reports from several outlets, including THEWILL and Premium Times, show that voter turnout ranged between 20–25 percent of registered voters — typical for off-cycle polls. Soludo’s victory margin ran into several hundreds of thousands of votes, leaving other parties far behind.

Observers noted that, while turnout was modest, the exercise recorded improved logistics compared to previous off-season elections in the state.

⚖️ APC’s Reaction and Allegations

Immediately after the results were announced, the APC campaign council dismissed the exercise as “a charade.”
Party leaders accused APGA and INEC officials of orchestrating vote-buying and influencing collation outcomes.

“There were incidents of vote-buying and irregularities which we have documented,” one APC official told reporters.
“We are heading to court to seek redress.”

The APC has maintained that it would not accept what it described as a manipulated process, and promised to challenge the results through legal means once evidence collation is complete.

🕊️ Observers and Security

Election observers commended INEC for an improved voting environment but also confirmed isolated cases of vote-buying and logistic delays.
Security operatives were stationed across strategic areas, ensuring calm in most communities, with only a few minor disturbances reported.

⚖️ Legal Steps Ahead

Although APC leaders have rejected the results publicly, official court filings were yet to be confirmed as of press time.
Election tribunals typically begin hearings weeks after INEC’s declaration. If filed, the APC’s petition could mark the start of another high-profile legal battle over the Anambra governorship seat.

Political analysts say the court process, if pursued, may shape the post-election narrative of fairness and institutional credibility in the state.

🌟 Implications for Anambra

If the results stand, APGA will continue its leadership of Anambra State, giving Governor Soludo a second term to consolidate his economic and infrastructural agenda.
Analysts have urged all parties to maintain peace, respect democratic institutions, and let the rule of law take its full course.

✍️ Editor’s Note

Global Egberi Media International will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide verified updates once official petitions or tribunal rulings are made public.
Our mission remains balanced reporting, credibility, and transparency.

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Source: ARISE News, TheCable, THEWILL, Premium Times, Tribune Online (collated from November 8–9, 2025)

Author: Dr. Odimientimi Agbedeyi
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BREAKING: INEC declares APGA’s Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo winner of the Anambra governorship election. APC rejects the outcome, alleging irregularities and vote-buying, and vows to challenge the result in court. Read the full report by Dr. Odimientimi Agbedeyi on Global Egberi Media International.

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