The incumbent Governor of Anambra State, Prof Chukwuma Soludo on Saturday won the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) governorship primary in the state.
Soludo was announced as the winner of the Primary elections held at Dr Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka, amidst tight security and under the supervision of the officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.
Presenting the party’s nomination certificate to the governor, the Chairman of the APGA Primary Election Electoral Committee, Chief Uchenna Nwegbo, said the process was in accordance with the Electoral Act, 2022.
Nwegbo said that Soludo’s unanimous adoption as the sole candidate of the party for the November 8 governorship election also adhered to the provisions of the Electoral Act, 2022.
He said: “Total delegates for this election is 3,260; 3,175 are accredited delegates. 3,172 is the total votes, while 4 votes were invalid.
“The total yes-votes garnered by the governor is 3,168, while there were no no-votes.
“So, in line with the INEC guidelines and with the powers conferred on me as the chief returning officer for this election, I, Uche Nwegbo, hereby declare the governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, as returned, as the candidate of our party.”
Reacting to this , the governor eulogized APGA officials for organising what he called a well-structured exercise.
Soludo also commended the party delegates for their disciplined conduct and expressed gratitude to the people of the state for their trust and support.
“Never before in Anambra’s history has there been such a wide consensus. I am truly humbled, and I assure you that I will not let APGA and the people of Anambra down.
“We will continue to work to deepen our vision of infrastructure development, human capital investment, security and economic transformation.
“Anambra has not seen anything yet. Our agenda is loaded, and we will continue the progress unbroken,” he said.
Insight Media gathered that, Soludo has re-nominated Dr Onyekachi Ibezim as his running mate for the forthcoming governorship election in the state
