Governor Chukwuma Soludo has hailed what he described as an unprecedented electoral victory after the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) secured a crushing triumph in Saturday’s by-elections across Anambra State.
In a statement released following INEC’s official announcement of the results, the Anambra State Governor expressed gratitude to residents for delivering what political observers are calling one of the most decisive electoral victories in recent state history. APGA candidates swept both contested positions with overwhelming margins that left opposition parties stunned.
The results paint a picture of total electoral dominance that stunned even seasoned political observers. In the Anambra South Senatorial District by-election, APGA secured over 75% of votes cast while winning an extraordinary 99.99% of polling units across all seven local government areas. The party’s candidate claimed victory in all 118 wards, leaving virtually no territory unclaimed.
Chief Emmanuel Nwachukwu, who emerged victorious in the senatorial race, has made history as the first APGA candidate to represent Anambra South in the upper chamber since the party’s formation. His victory represents a significant political milestone for the ruling party in the state and marks a new chapter in Anambra’s political evolution.
The landslide extended beyond the senatorial contest to the Onitsha North Constituency 1 race, where APGA demonstrated similar dominance. The party secured victory across all 10 wards in the constituency, with Mimi Ifeoma Azikiwe claiming the seat for the State House of Assembly. This comprehensive sweep across different electoral levels underscored the depth of voter support for the ruling party.
Governor Soludo described the results as a vindication of his administration’s policies and a clear endorsement from the people of Anambra. “We do not take your overwhelming support for granted,” he stated, addressing the electorate directly while acknowledging the magnitude of their trust.
The comprehensive nature of APGA’s victory has sent shockwaves through opposition camps and reinforced the party’s grip on Anambra politics. Political analysts suggest the results demonstrate unprecedented unity among voters and could influence future electoral strategies across the Southeast. The victories come as a significant boost to Governor Soludo’s political capital and may strengthen APGA’s position in future negotiations at both state and national levels.
Opposition parties are expected to conduct extensive post-mortems to understand the scale of their electoral defeats, while APGA supporters across the state have been celebrating what many describe as a historic mandate. In his victory statement, Governor Soludo specifically congratulated both winning candidates, describing their victories as well-deserved recognition of their political credentials and connection to the grassroots.
The results are expected to be formally certified in the coming days, officially concluding what many are already calling a watershed moment in Anambra State’s electoral history.
