In a recent political event, Chukwuma Soludo, the candidate from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), has been officially declared the winner of the Anambra State governorship election. This announcement came after the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) completed the tally of results from all 21 local government areas (LGAs).

INEC reported that a total of 584,054 votes were cast during the election, with Soludo receiving 422,664 votes. His victory significantly outpaced that of his nearest rival, Nicholas Ukachukwu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who secured 99,445 votes. Other candidates, including those from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and the People's Democratic Party (PDP), received 8,208 and 1,401 votes, respectively.

The official announcement of the results was made by the State Collation Officer, Prof. Edogah Omoregie, who is also the Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin. The declaration occurred at the commission’s headquarters in Awka, marking a noteworthy moment in the state's political landscape.

A detailed breakdown of the votes from various local government areas is presented below:

Dunukofia LGA
APC: 3,284 | APGA: 14,892 | LP: 71 | PDP: 16

Awka North LGA
APC: 3,661 | APGA: 15,895 | LP: 299 | PDP: 203

Njikoka LGA
APC: 5,687 | APGA: 22,213 | LP: 311 | PDP: 47

Nnewi South LGA
APC: 9,281 | APGA: 17,286 | LP: 73 | PDP: 12

Nnewi North LGA
APC: 5,441 | APGA: 20,320 | LP: 1,140 | PDP: 45

Ayamelum LGA
APC: 7,478 | APGA: 13,340 | LP: 117 | PDP: 13

Anambra East LGA
APC: 3,108 | APGA: 14,665 | LP: 304 | PDP: 207

Ogbaru LGA
APC: 3,768 | APGA: 22,803 | LP: 347 | PDP: 30

Oyi LGA
APC: 5,118 | APGA: 18,882 | LP: 3,641 | PDP: 16

Orumba North LGA
APC: 2,615 | APGA: 24,664 | LP: 131 | PDP: 17

Orumba South LGA
APC: 2,828 | APGA: 19,818 | LP: 16 | PDP: 18

Aguata LGA
APC: 4,125 | APGA: 35,559 | LP: 124 | PDP: 82

Onitsha North LGA
APC: 4,677 | APGA: 24,225 | LP: 500 | PDP: 111

Onitsha South LGA
APC: 4,156 | APGA: 15,742 | LP: 615 | PDP: 73

Anaocha LGA
APC: 5,956 | APGA: 20,118 | LP: 483 | PDP: 42

Awka South LGA
APC: 5,038 | APGA: 27,896 | LP: 520 | PDP: 63

Idemili South LGA
APC: 6,015 | APGA: 17,224 | LP: 276 | PDP: 40

Ekwusigo LGA
APC: 2,973 | APGA: 18,749 | LP: 194 | PDP: 70

Idemili North LGA
APC: 6,383 | APGA: 25,498 | LP: 1,275 | PDP: 125

Ihiala LGA
APC: 4,425 | APGA: 23,557 | LP: 135 | PDP: ,

Anambra West LGA
APC: 16,595 | APGA: 71,365 | YPP: 2,871 | ADC: 152

As the election results are analyzed, the implications of Soludo's victory may have a significant impact on Anambra's governance. His leadership is anticipated to focus on various developmental issues, including infrastructure, education, and healthcare. The substantial support he received from the electorate indicates if verified to be free and fair, a collective desire for continuity and progress in the state's governance.