Senator Uche Ekwunife (Iyom), Ph.D., CON, deputy-governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the recently-concluded Anambra State gubernatorial poll, has issued a message of congratulations to incumbent Governor Chukwuma Soludo, following his triumph in the election, while also expressing deep gratitude to her campaign supporters.
In a statement titled “A MESSAGE OF CONGRATULATIONS TO PROF. CHUKWUMA SOLUDO AND GRATITUDE TO MY ESTEEMED SUPPORTERS”, Ekwunife addressed her “Brothers, Sisters, Friends, Supporters, and Ndi Anambra.”
She remarked, “Though the election outcome may not have been what we desired, I am profoundly proud of the effort that Prince Dr. Nicholas Ukachukwu and I put into this race. I am humbled by the outpouring of love and support we received, which has written a victory of faith, unity, and hope, a victory that no ballot can erase.”
She thanked the various groups that backed the campaign, saying, “Your unwavering support, voices, strength, time, and prayers have been the cornerstone of our campaign. I deeply appreciate our campaign team and all my supporters for standing firm and believing in our vision to serve Anambra with compassion, courage, and competence.”
Turning her attention to Governor Soludo, she extended her best wishes.
“I extend my warm congratulations to His Excellency, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo CFR, on his victory and re-election for a second term,” Sen. Ekwunife said. “I sincerely wish him success in leading Anambra to greater heights. When Anambra succeeds, we all succeed.”
The gubernatorial election in Anambra State was held on November 8, 2025, with final results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) early the following day.
Governor Soludo, representing the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), secured an overwhelming victory — reportedly winning all 21 local government areas of the state. He polled 422,664 votes, while his closest challenger, Prince Dr. Nicholas Ukachukwu of the APC, polled 99,445 votes.
Following the election, INEC presented Soludo and his deputy, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim, with their Certificates of Return in Awka in compliance with Section 72(1) of the Electoral Act 2022.
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