Soludo re-elected as Anambra Governor, wins in landslide with 422,664 votes

The candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has been declared winner of the Anambra State governorship election, securing a landslide victory across the 21 local government areas of the state.

The Returning Officer, Professor Edoba Omoregie, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin, announced Soludo’s victory at the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) headquarters in Awka after the final collation of results.

Omoregie said Soludo polled a total of 422,664 votes to defeat his closest rival, Nicholas Ukachukwu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who scored 99,445 votes. The Labour Party (LP) candidate, George Moghalu, came third with 10,576 votes.

Other results showed: African Democratic Congress (ADC) – 8,208; Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) – 1,401; Young Progressives Party (YPP) – 37,753; Action Alliance (AA) – 1,145; and African Action Congress (AAC) – 292 votes.

The election, held on November 8, recorded 2,788,864 registered voters, 598,228 accredited voters, 584,054 valid votes, 11,244 rejected votes, and a total of 595,298 votes cast.

Election Incidents

INEC confirmed cases of ballot snatching and disruptions in some areas. Votes from Bridge Head 2 Ward in Onitsha South LGA were nullified after ballot snatching at the point of collation.
In Nri, Anaocha LGA, results were cancelled due to overvoting and violence, while two polling units in Anambra West LGA were also voided for similar reasons.

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The election featured 16 governorship candidates, with voting beginning at various times across the 21 LGAs.

Allegations of Vote-Buying

Candidates of the APC, APGA, and Labour Party had raised concerns over alleged vote-buying in parts of the state.
The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) reported instances where party agents allegedly distributed cash and food items in locations including Achalla, Igbariam, Utuh, and Ezira.

“These incidents expose how impunity, voter desperation, and weak enforcement continue to undermine democracy,” CJID said, calling for stronger law enforcement and civic education to tackle the problem.

However, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) in Anambra, Queen Elizabeth Agwu, dismissed the allegations, saying no concrete evidence had been presented.

“Vote-buying is a serious offence. Anyone making such claims should provide facts and figures. You can’t just go on television and allege vote-buying everywhere without evidence,” she stated.

Breakdown of Results by Local Government Area

• Dunukofia: APGA – 14,892 | APC – 3,284 | LP – 71 | ADC – 232
• Njikoka: APGA – 22,213 | APC – 5,687 | LP – 311 | ADC – 236
• Awka North: APGA – 15,895 | APC – 3,661 | LP – 299 | ADC – 815
• Aguata: APGA – 35,559 | APC – 4,125 | LP – 124 | ADC – 301
• Orumba South: APGA – 19,818 | APC – 2,828 | LP – 16 | ADC – 361
• Orumba North: APGA – 24,664 | APC – 2,615 | LP – 131 | ADC – 115
• Oyi: APGA – 18,882 | APC – 5,118 | LP – 3,641 | ADC – 167
• Anambra East: APGA – 14,665 | APC – 3,108 | LP – 304 | ADC – 157
• Ayamelum: APGA – 13,340 | APC – 7,478 | LP – 117 | ADC – 470
• Nnewi North: APGA – 20,320 | APC – 5,441 | LP – 1,140 | ADC – 553
• Nnewi South: APGA – 17,286 | APC – 9,281 | LP – 73 | ADC – 127
• Ogbaru: APGA – 22,803 | APC – 3,768 | LP – 347 | ADC – 465
• Onitsha North: APGA – 24,225 | APC – 4,677 | LP – 500 | ADC – 514
• Onitsha South: APGA – 15,742 | APC – 4,156 | LP – 615 | ADC – 231
• Anaocha: APGA – 20,118 | APC – 5,956 | LP – 483 | ADC – 255
• Idemili North: APGA – 25,498 | APC – 6,383 | LP – 1,275 | ADC – 722
• Idemili South: APGA – 17,224 | APC – 6,015 | LP – 276 | ADC – 213
• Ekwusigo: APGA – 18,749 | APC – 2,973 | LP – 194 | ADC – 261
• Awka South: APGA – 27,896 | APC – 5,038 | LP – 520 | ADC – 1,726
• Anambra West: APGA – 9,318 | APC – 3,428 | LP – 58 | ADC – 152
• Ihiala: APGA – 23,557 | APC – 4,425 | LP – 81 | ADC – 135

Soludo re-elected as Anambra Governor, wins in landslide with 422,664 votes

Don’t test Trump’s resolve, US lawmaker warns Nigeria

An American lawmaker, Riley Moore, has warned the Nigerian government not to underestimate the United States President Donald Trump’s resolve to act on the alleged persecution of Christians in Nigeria.

Moore, who is leading a US congressional probe into what he described as the “slaughter of Christians” across Nigeria, issued the warning in an interview with Fox News on Saturday.

“Do not test President Trump’s resolve. He is serious about ending the ongoing slaughter of Christians in Nigeria,” Moore said.

He urged Abuja to cooperate with Washington in efforts to protect Christians and end the violence.

“I’m asking the Nigerian government to do the right thing and work with the United States to protect Christians and stop the killings,” he added.

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The warning follows Trump’s recent move to designate Nigeria as a “country of particular concern” over alleged religious persecution.

Some Republican lawmakers have also hinted at the possibility of U.S. intervention, accusing the Nigerian government of failing to safeguard religious minorities.

However, Nigerian officials have repeatedly dismissed the allegations, insisting that the government protects all citizens regardless of their faith or background.

The U.S. congressional investigation led by Moore is part of renewed American scrutiny of Nigeria’s handling of religious violence, particularly in the Middle Belt and northern regions. The Nigerian government has consistently argued that the killings are driven by banditry and communal conflicts, not religion, and that it continues to work with international partners to address insecurity nationwide.

Don’t test Trump’s resolve, US lawmaker warns Nigeria

NYSC extends 2025 Batch ‘C’ registration by 48 hours over network glitches

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) has extended the registration period for the 2025 Batch ‘C’ mobilisation exercise by 48 hours, moving the deadline to midnight on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

The extension follows persistent network challenges that have hampered the registration process for many prospective corps members (PCMs).

In a statement signed by Caroline Embu, Director of Information and Public Relations, the NYSC apologised for the inconvenience caused and assured affected applicants that technical teams were working “round the clock” to restore smooth operations.

“While Management regrets the inconvenience this might have caused our valued PCMs, we wish to assure all that we are working round the clock to resolve the issues and ensure they enjoy seamless registration,” the statement read.

The scheme urged prospective corps members to take advantage of the extended window to complete their registration, expressing appreciation for their patience and understanding.

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“In view of this regrettable development, Management has extended the registration period by 48 hours till midnight of Tuesday, November 11, 2025, to enable our enthusiastic PCMs conclude their registration,” the NYSC added.

Meanwhile, several PCMs have voiced frustration over the technical difficulties, with many citing failed confirmation emails and prolonged delays despite multiple attempts.

Yusuf Abubakar Umar, one of the affected applicants, wrote on Facebook:

“I’ve been trying to register since 4 a.m., and like many others, I haven’t received any confirmation email.”

Another PCM, Recheal Joseph Ani, said:

“Honestly, I was in the café since 6 a.m. today and up till now I have not gotten an email to proceed with my registration.”

The 2025 Batch ‘C’ online registration exercise initially opened on November 4 and was scheduled to close on November 9 before the extension was announced.

The NYSC reassured prospective corps members that system upgrades are ongoing to prevent a recurrence of such network disruptions in future registration exercises.

NYSC extends 2025 Batch ‘C’ registration by 48 hours over network glitches