#AnambraDecides2025 Soludo In Early Lead, Wins 19 LGAs – Full Vote Breakdown
By: Abudu Olalekan
It’s 2 a.m. in Awka. The air buzzes. Kids watch, older folks sip tea. Inside INEC, lights flicker. Official hands hover over keyboards. The first batch of polling‑unit results drops. Soludo—APGA’s man—smiles. He’s ahead. Already. In 19 local government areas, his numbers read like a victory chant.
The count isn’t done yet. INEC says they’re still tallying two LGAs. The big picture? 389,789 votes for APGA, 91,592 for APC, 10,366 for Labour, 1,230 for PDP. That’s more than a three‑to‑one lead. It’s a sign, not just a number.
Vibe on the streets: young volunteers wave flags. Bikers shout “Soludo! Soludo!” Some whisper, “He’s back for a second term.” Others scroll phones, checking each LGA. The data tells a story.
Quick rundown: Dunukofia – 14,892 votes for Soludo, APC 3,284, ADC 232. Njikoka – APGA 22,213 vs APC 5,687. Aguata – APGA 35,559, APC 4,125. Orumba South & North – APGA 19,818 and 24,664. Oyi – APGA 18,882, APC 5,118.
Anambra East? YPP swing, but Soludo still 14,665. Anyamelum? APC 7,478, APGA 13,340 lead. Nnewi North & South: APGA cleaned up. Onitsha North & South: APGA 24,225 & 15,742, APC 4,677 & 4,156.
Anaocha, Idemili North & South, Ekwusigo, Awka South: APGA dominates. Idemili South – APGA 7,224 vs APC 6,015. Awka South – APGA 27,896, APC 5,038.
Two LGAs left? Tight numbers, but the gap is wide. Even an opposition surge won’t overturn it. The race is practically over. Those two seats won’t change Soludo’s second‑term position.
To put it simply: 19 LGAs down, 2 to go. 2.8 million eligible voters cast ballots across 5,718 polling units, with 140,370 first‑timers. That’s a turnout to celebrate. Analysts already call this a win for APGA’s continuity. Anambra seems ready for Soludo’s second term.
What does this mean for the state? If the trend holds, the next administration will focus on infrastructure, education, youth empowerment—themes Soludo championed. It shows local strongholds matter. APGA’s grip in central and north zones stayed firm, while the south had resistance, like YPP’s surprise in Anambra East. That hints at shifting voter dynamics.
Clear story: AnambraDecides2025 – Soludo early lead, 19 LGAs won. Two remaining LGAs may add a few votes, but result is near settled. Track the race; keep an eye on the last tallies. Once in, we’ll get the official count. City hums with anticipation.
Supporters gathered outside INEC, smartphones streaming live updates. Oluchi, 22, said she’s proud her generation took part. “Soludo promised jobs,” she added, “I hope he delivers.” Analysts say the seat count could shape next year’s budget. Critics warned low rural turnout, urging outreach. Still, APGA’s grassroots push paid off where opposition fell flat. Final two LGAs declare tonight; the lead is too big to overturn.
The backdrop to tonight’s count is a campaign. Soludo, a former central bank economist, promised better roads, more factories, power. Rivals—from APC’s veteran to Labour’s youth platform—pushed job creation and security. Early polls put APGA ahead, but the margin was tighter than today’s numbers suggest. Observers note a surge of new voters, especially young women, tilted the balance. A local pastor in Onitsha said, “I’ve never seen such a turnout. It feels like the people finally have a voice.” That voice echoes across the state.
As results solidify, legal teams poring over tallies. An APC lawyer said “irregularities will be challenged, numbers speak.” APGA’s communications chief hinted a Friday rally, adding “We’ll celebrate and meet stakeholders.” INEC will publish final certified results Friday afternoon. Analysts expect the state budget—road repairs, school upgrades—to be prioritized after inauguration. For voters, tonight’s numbers should turn into actions: brighter market lights, more village clinics, faster internet.
