The candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has emerged winner at the polling unit of the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi.
Obi, a former governor of the state, cast his vote at Umudimakasi, Agulu Ward 2, Polling Unit 008, where residents and supporters had earlier gathered in anticipation of his arrival.
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PU003, Adesa/Residency Drive (Ward 02), Onitsha-North LGA
APC – 25
APGA – 66
ADC – 1
LP – 4
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PU003, Alam Village Hall I (Ward 09), Ekwusigo LGA
APC – 15
APGA – 169
PDP – 1
YPP – 3
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PU015, OKIJA II (Ward 09), IHALA LGA
APGA: 49
APC: 1
YPP: 04
ADC: 0
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PU 005, INLAND TOWN IV (Ward: 06) , Onitsha North LGA
APGA: 206
APC:95
YPP: 11
LP:1
Over 90% results uploaded to IReV
A total of 5203 results representing over 90% of results from the Anambra governorship election has been uploaded to INEC’s result viewing portal, IReV.
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PU004, EBENEBE III (Ward 05), Akwa North LGA
APGA: 134
APC: 15
YPP: 4
ADC: 10
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PU 008, AGULU II (Ward: 08), Anaocha LGA
APGA: 45
APC: 10
YPP: 6
ADC:0
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PU008, Urum (Ward 14), Akwa North LGA
APGA: 72
APC: 18
YPP: 1
ADC: 5
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PU 007, AGULU II (Ward: 08), Anaocha LGA
APGA: 45
APC: 18
YPP: 3
ADC:0
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PU010, Umuenwelum-anam (Ward 07) , Anambra West LGA
APC: 21
APGA: 53
YPP: 9
ADC: 2
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PU008, ABAGANA IV (Ward 06), NJIKOKA LGA
APGA: 157
APC: 39
YPP: –
ADC: 0
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PU 002, AGULU II (Ward: 08), Anaocha LGA
APGA: 122
APC:22
YPP: 4
LP:1
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PU 008, AGULU II (Ward: 08), Anaocha LGA
APGA: 45
APC: 10
YPP: 6
ADC:0
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PU004, EBENEBE III (Ward 05), Akwa North LGA
APGA: 134
APC: 15
YPP: 4
ADC: 10
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PU004, EBENEBE III (Ward 09), Akwa North LGA
APGA: 97
APC: 18
YPP: 4
ADC: 15
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PU 003, AGULU II (Ward: 08) – ANAMBRA, Anaocha LGA
APGA: 142
APC: 24
YPP: 6
ADC:0
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PU 007, Ward 16, Adazii Ani II, Anaocha LGA
APGA: 20
APC: 28
YPP: 5
ADC:0
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PU014, Ward 16, OTIOGBATA HALL I, Aguata LGA
APGA: 130
APC: 30
YPP: 12
ADC: 0
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PU006, Ward 02, UPE ABBA PRY. SCH. II, Njikoka LGA
APGA: 126
APC: 11
YPP: 51
ADC: 0
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A total of 4163 results representing over 72% of results from the Anambra governorship election has been uploaded to INEC’s result viewing portal, IReV.
Over 60% results uploaded to IReV
A total of 3644 results representing over 63% of results from the Anambra governorship election has been uploaded to INEC’s result viewing portal, IReV.
APC’s Ukachukwu, AAC’s Ifemeludike decry vote buying
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Anambra State, Nicholas Ukachukwu, and the African Action Congress (AAC) candidate, Chioma Ifemeludike, have raised concerns over alleged vote buying during the ongoing election.
Ukachukwu, who cast his ballot at Polling Unit 012, Osumenyi Ward 2, Umudiala Village, Nnewi South LGA, at around 11:38 a.m., described the practice as criminal and a threat to the integrity of the democratic process. He warned that attempts to influence voters with money undermine citizens’ civil responsibility and the credibility of elections.
Soludo casts vote, alleges vote buying
Governor Chukwuma Soludo and his wife, Nonye Soludo, cast their votes at 1:20 p.m. on Saturday at their polling unit in Isuofia.
Soludo, careful to keep his voter card secure, retrieved it from an envelope before casting his ballot. After voting, he encouraged fellow Anambrarians to participate in the election, describing the voting process at his unit as “smooth and well-organized.”
Speaking to journalists after casting his vote, the governor alleged that a political party candidate has been engaging in vote buying, aiming to influence voters at his polling unit.
APC’s Ukachukwu alleges vote buying, expresses optimism of winning
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Nicholas Ukachukwu, has alleged widespread vote buying and intimidation of his party’s agents in the ongoing 2025 Anambra election.
Ukachukwu, who cast his vote at Osumenyi Ward 2, Polling Unit 012, described the incidents as a serious threat to democracy.
Senator Nwoye casts vote, praises security operatives for maintaining peace
The Senator representing Anambra North Senatorial District, Senator Dr. Tony Nwoye, has cast his vote in Nsugbe Ward 1, in Anambra East Local Government Area.
Nwoye, who was among the early voters, told reporters he was unimpressed with the voter turnout. He said that preliminary reports he is getting across the state indicate that there may be voter apathy.
The Senator commended the efforts of security operatives and praised the electorate for maintaining calm and order in the course of the voting process.
At Odubo Polling Unit 006, Nteje, there was a heavy presence of security operatives, yet reports of voter influence by party agents persisted.
Party representatives were seen strategically positioned near the polling booth, whispering to voters and allegedly urging them to display their ballot papers after thumbprinting; a move suspected to be linked to financial inducement.
Surprisingly, security agents at the scene appeared indifferent to the conduct, watching as the interactions unfolded.
As of 11:15 a.m., a long queue of voters was still waiting patiently to cast their ballots, even as the atmosphere remained tense but calm.
Large voter turn out at Peter Obi’s polling units in Agulu
A visit to the polling units of the former governor of Anambra State and presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election has shown a large voter turnout.
The voters, who were mainly aged women, were seen sitting patiently at Polling Unit 019, Umudim Akasi, Agulu Ward 2, Anaocha Local Government Area.
The women waited patiently while INEC officials accredited voters who proceeded to the voting point.
Some voters at the polling units applauded the turnout, saying that more people might still arrive at the unit.
Voting going on smoothly at about 9:23 am in PU:013, Registration Area14:umeleri II, all in Anambra East LG
Only APGA, APC present agents in most Awka polling units
Two political parties, whose candidates are deemed to be the top contenders in today’s governorship election in Anambra, have proven to be truly dominant in the state by presenting agents in most of the polling units visited.
In most polling units around the state capital, Awka, only the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) and the All Progressives Congress (APC) had their party agents on the ground.
At Awka Ward VI, polling units 010, 024, and 025, which are domiciled at Federal Government Technical College (GTC), only the two parties presented agents.
While Mr. John Morah identified himself as an agent of the APC, APGA was represented by Mr. Chukwuma Anekwe.
Voting going on smoothly at about 9:23 am in PU:013, Registration Area14:umeleri II, all in Anambra East LG
Anambra Decides: Vote commences in polling units
The Anambra State governorship election has commenced in some polling units.
The Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC posted an update from some polling units in the Njikoka Local Government Area of the state.
... reads, “Voting has commenced at RA 10: Enugwu Ukwu II, PU 003 & PU 004, Njikoka LGA”.
The commission had earlier assured eligible voters participating in the election that their votes will count.
“Be counted, be heard. Step out and vote peacefully. Every vote must count”, the electoral umpire wrote.
It also warned against vote selling, saying “your vote is not for sale.”
INEC officials Arrive in Awka as voting gets underway
Officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) have finally arrived at some polling units in Awka, the state capital, for today’s election.
At Agu Awka, polling units 008 and 022 at Aroma, Awka South Local Government Area, shouts of victory were heard from expected voters.
Officials are already pasting the names of eligible voters in preparation for the commencement of voting.
Despite assurances that voting would commence at 8 a.m. on Saturday, officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) had not arrived at polling units in Awka as of 8:30 a.m.
A visit to Agu Awka polling units 008 and 022 at Aroma Junction, just a few meters from the INEC headquarters, showed that officials were yet to arrive.
An accredited observer of INEC from JDPC, a non-governmental organization run by the Catholic Church, Mr. Charles Kwentoh, expressed disappointment at the delay, despite earlier assurances that voting would begin at 8 a.m.
Anambra Governorship Election Live Updates, Breaking News & Results from all polling units can be accessed below.
NaijaOnPoint Nigeria reports that the Anambra off-cycle governorship election is taking place today, Saturday, November 8, 2025, as voters across the 21 local government areas of the state head to the polls to choose who will lead Anambra for the next four years.
Anambra is one of eight Nigerian states that conduct governorship elections outside the general election timetable, others include Bayelsa, Kogi, Imo, Osun, Ondo, Edo, and Ekiti.
The state joined the off-cycle election list in 2003, after the Court of Appeal in Enugu nullified the victory of Chris Ngige of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and installed Peter Obi of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) following a two-year legal battle.
This year, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has cleared 16 candidates to contest in the race. They include:
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Onyeeze Chidi – A
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Nweke Ezechukwu Japhet – AA
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Ifemeludike Chioma Grace – AAC
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Nwosu Chima John – ADC
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Ukachukwu Nicholas – APC
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Soludo Charles – APGA
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Otti Cyprian Echezona – APM
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Nweke Christopher Chukwudubem – APP
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Okeke Chika Jerry – BP
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Moghalu George – LP
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Onyejgbu Geoffrey – NNPP
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Ndidi Christy Olieh – NRM
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Ezenwafor Jude – PDP
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Chukwurah Vincent – SDP
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Chukwuma Paul Chukwuka – YPP
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Ugwoji Uchenna – ZLP
The INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, has repeatedly assured Nigerians of the Commission’s full preparedness for the polls, confirming that 24,000 personnel have been deployed and that voting will take place in 5,718 out of 5,720 polling units, with two units omitted due to lack of registered voters.
The incumbent governor, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), remains a major contender in what is expected to be a tightly contested race featuring strong candidates such as Nicholas Ukachukwu (APC), Jude Ezenwafor (PDP), and George Moghalu (LP).