Anambra: Tinubu congratulates Gov. Soludo on re-election, says victory affirmation of visionary leadership

*President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, congratulates Governor (Prof.) Charles Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State on his re-election, stating Soludo ‘the Solution, has demonstrated that indeed, knowledge is power and that academic principles can be applied in serving the people, undergirding accountability, transparency and prudent management of people and resources’

Alexander Davis| ConsumerConnect

Following his landslide electoral victory recorded in the governorship election conducted Saturday, November 8, 2025, across the South-East state, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has congratulated Governor (Professor) Charles Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State on his re-election victory on the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) with 422,664 votes.

President Tinubu, who said this in a statement he personally signed and issued Sunday, November 9, noted Governor Soludo’s “overwhelming victory he recorded in Saturday’s poll has now made him the third governor in the state’s political history to win a second term.”

The Nigerian leader also applauded the people of Anambra State, the security agencies and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the peaceful and successful conduct of the governorship election across the state.

The President also stated: “Professor Soludo’s re-election is a testament to his visionary leadership and the significant progress the state has made under his guidance.

“Governor Soludo, the Solution, has demonstrated that, indeed, knowledge is power and that academic principles can be applied in serving the people, undergirding accountability, transparency and prudent management of people and resources.”

The President recalled that he Anambra State May this year, where he inaugurated some projects executed by the Soludo administration.

He said: “I highlighted the good thinking behind the landmark projects being embarked upon by Mr. Solution.

“That experience is, indeed, remarkable and will remain indelible in my mind.”

Appreciating governor’s brilliance and outstanding leadership qualities, Tinubu further stated: “I commend Governor Soludo for bringing discipline, grace, brilliance, and a fresh perspective to governance in Anambra.

“Under him, Anambra is living up to its motto as the Light of the Nation.

“I urge Governor Soludo to be magnanimous in victory and to seek the cooperation of his opponents in the just-concluded elections.”

He noted: “I assure Governor Soludo of my unwavering support, and I look forward to continued collaboration between Anambra and the Federal Government.

“The victory of the opposition All Grand Progressives Alliance in the election again demonstrates the vitality of our political system and the fact that victory for any progressive and hardworking leader can hardly be encumbered or denied.”

Commending the new leadership of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on the successful conduct of the gubernatorial election in Anmbra, President Tinubu said: “I must also thank the new INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, and his team for conducting what observers have described as a credible election, based on the reports I have received thus far.”

The President added: “I charge the commission with maintaining the standards and further improving its performance, so we can continue to strengthen and deepen our electoral system.”

How Soludo wins re-election as Anambra Governor, by INEC

Earlier, the Independent National Electoral Commission Sunday, November 9 had declared Prof. Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) winner of Saturday’s governorship election in Anambra with 422,664 votes.

Prof. Edoba Omoregie, Returning Officer and Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), announced this results at the INEC Headquarters, in Awka, Anambra State capital.

The electoral umpire also declared that Chief Nichols Ukachukwu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) polled 99,445 votes while Mr. Paul Chukwuma, the candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) secured 37,753 votes.

Peter Obi’s Labour Party (LP) candidate, George Moghalu, scored 10,576 votes, while John Nwosu, of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), polled 8,208 votes.