Soludo leads Anambra governorship election, winning rivals’ LGAs as INEC uploads over 99% results to its IReV portal, showing APGA’s early dominance.
Governor Charles Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) has taken a commanding early lead as he leads Anambra governorship election, recording decisive victories in the home Local Government Areas (LGAs) of major opposition candidates.
While the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has yet to declare an official winner, the results uploaded so far on its portal show Soludo ahead in most parts of the state.
INEC’s Near-Total Upload of Results
INEC has achieved near-total upload of polling unit results from the 2025 Anambra State Governorship Election on its result viewing portal — inecelectionresults.ng.
As of 4 a.m. on Sunday, most Local Government Areas showed almost 100 per cent completion.
A review of the live portal indicates that result uploads have been concluded in several LGAs, including Awka South (390 of 390 polling units), Ogbaru (383 of 383), and Anambra East (241 of 241) — all marked “completed.”
Other LGAs also show near-complete uploads:
Aguata: 340 of 342 polling units
Awka North: 149 of 150
Njikoka: 229 of 231
Idemili South: 241 of 243
Dunukofia: 163 of 165
Oyi: 203 of 207
Anaocha: uploads ongoing
Across all 21 LGAs of Anambra State, more than 95 per cent of polling unit results have been transmitted to the INEC Result Viewing Portal (IReV), indicating smooth electronic result management and strong transparency in the electoral process.
As of early Sunday, INEC data showed that Soludo leads Anambra governorship election in at least 15 Local Government Areas, while his closest rival, the APC candidate, Nicholas Ukachukwu, was leading only in his own LGA, Nnewi South.
The 15 LGAs where Soludo is currently leading include: Awka South, Nnewi North, Dunukofia, Anambra East, Anambra West, Anaocha, Onitsha North, Onitsha South, Orumba South, Ihiala, Njikoka, Aguata, Ekwusigo, Oyi, and Idemili South.
INEC confirmed that 99.39 per cent of results from all 21 LGAs had been uploaded as of last night, marking one of the most efficient result management processes in recent elections.
Strong Performance Against Major Opponents
So far, Soludo’s dominance has been evident in key political zones. Preliminary results show he defeated George Moghalu of the Labour Party (LP), Nicholas Ukachukwu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and John Chuma-Nwosu of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in their home LGAs.
Political analysts describe these victories as a major statement of strength and a reaffirmation of APGA’s widespread grassroots appeal.
The early data from INEC’s portal confirm that Soludo leads Anambra governorship election by significant margins in regions once considered strongholds of the opposition.
Nnewi North: Soludo Defeats Moghalu and Chuma-Nwosu
In Nnewi North, the home LGA of George Moghalu (LP) and John Chuma-Nwosu (ADC) — the APGA candidate recorded a landslide victory. The Collation Officer announced that Soludo secured 20,320 votes, while Moghalu managed 1,140 votes, APC’s Ukachukwu scored 5,441 votes, and Chuma-Nwosu trailed with 553 votes. The Young Progressives Party (YPP) candidate, Paul Chukwuma, garnered 1,100 votes.
Despite expectations that their local influence could secure higher numbers, both Moghalu and Chuma-Nwosu lost convincingly in their hometowns — Uruagu and Oduda Nnewichi respectively.
Voter Turnout and Data in Nnewi North
The Collation Officer revealed that out of 166,291 registered voters, only 29,323 were accredited to vote. Of the 29,284 total votes cast, 28,715 were valid while 569 were invalid. Although turnout was low, observers praised the peaceful conduct of the election and transparent collation process.
The results reaffirmed that Soludo leads Anambra governorship election with a strong grassroots presence and consistent support base even beyond his home LGA.
Nnewi South: Ukachukwu Trails Soludo in Home LGA
Another major highlight was Soludo’s victory in Nnewi South, where the APC candidate, Nicholas Ukachukwu, could not secure his own local government. The Collation Officer announced that Soludo polled 17,286 votes, while Ukachukwu came second with 9,281 votes.
This result further strengthens Soludo’s statewide advantage, reflecting APGA’s enduring relevance and the incumbent governor’s ability to connect across regions.
Nnewi South Voting Figures
Nnewi South recorded 102,907 registered voters, with 27,937 accredited during the exercise. INEC officials described the process as largely peaceful, with electronic transmission of results functioning effectively in most polling units.
Political Significance of Soludo’s Early Lead
The pattern where Soludo leads Anambra governorship election across multiple LGAs, including those of his main rivals, is politically significant. Analysts believe it demonstrates broad public approval of his administration’s policies in infrastructure, education, and digital governance.
Since assuming office, Soludo has emphasized community development, fiscal transparency, and rural infrastructure — initiatives that appear to have resonated strongly with voters.
Reactions and Perspectives
The early results have generated reactions from various quarters. APGA supporters have celebrated the trend as proof of continuity and performance-based politics. Meanwhile, opposition figures have urged caution until INEC’s final declaration.
Both George Moghalu and Nicholas Ukachukwu have commended INEC for ensuring transparency and encouraged their supporters to remain peaceful. Election observers also lauded the efficiency of INEC’s result-upload system, noting that the near-real-time updates on IReV enhanced public confidence.
Observers Commend Smooth Process
Civil society organizations and election observers have praised INEC for achieving over 99 per cent electronic result upload, a significant improvement over previous elections. The real-time transmission from polling units reduced speculation and ensured accountability at every stage of collation.
Experts say this level of transparency is crucial to strengthening Nigeria’s electoral credibility. The fact that Soludo leads Anambra governorship election in the majority of uploaded results reflects both voter sentiment and the integrity of the result management system.
Awaiting Official Declaration
As of early Sunday, the final collation was still ongoing at the INEC State Collation Centre in Awka. Officials emphasized that only results announced at the state level would determine the official winner of the election.
Nonetheless, the near-complete uploads and Soludo’s widespread lead indicate that APGA remains the party to beat in Anambra State. The final announcement is expected once collation from the last few polling units and LGAs is fully verified.
While INEC has yet to declare the overall winner, the early data paints a clear picture: Soludo leads Anambra governorship election, dominating in at least 15 LGAs, including those of his closest rivals.
With nearly all polling unit results uploaded to the IReV portal, the 2025 governorship election stands out for its transparency, orderliness, and technological efficiency.
Whether this strong early lead translates into final victory will depend on the completion of official collation, but for now, Soludo and APGA appear firmly in control of the state’s political landscape.
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