Awka, Nigeria – Charles Chukwuma Soludo, former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), has secured a second term as Governor of Anambra State after winning the state’s gubernatorial election with a total of 422,664 votes.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) formally announced the results on Sunday, declaring Soludo, the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), the winner following his clear lead across multiple local government areas in the state.
Soludo’s re-election consolidates his political standing in the South-East and reaffirms APGA’s enduring influence in Anambra, a state where the party has held power for over a decade.
The election, which featured competitive turnout and strong participation from youth and civil society observers, saw Soludo maintain significant support from grassroots networks built during his first tenure. Analysts say his victory reflects continued confidence in his administration’s reform agenda focused on security, infrastructure revamp, local economic development, and community-driven governance.
Soludo initially rose to national prominence as Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria from 2004 to 2009, where he led the landmark banking consolidation reform. His second term as governor now provides continuity for ongoing state development plans, including urban renewal efforts in Awka, Onitsha, and Nnewi, and initiatives aimed at expanding manufacturing, technology innovation hubs, and internal revenue generation.
With the election concluded, attention now shifts to governance, policy implementation, and the political dynamics ahead of the 2027 general cycle.
