By Suleiman Anyalewechi
The Deputy Governorship candidate of the All Progressive Congress APC in the just concluded Anambra’ state off-circle gubernatorial polls, Senator Uche Ekwunife, on Monday, October 10, 2025, congratulated Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo’ on his re-election for a second term in office.
However, the congratulatory message is coming against the backdrop of the rejection of the outcome of the election by the APC Governorship Candidate, Prince Nicolas Ukachukwu.
The Source reports that, Governor Soludo was on Sunday October 9,2025 declared winner of the November 8,polls ,by the Independent National Electoral Commission INEC.
But almost all his opponents, including the APC candidate have described the election and its outcome as totally unacceptable.
In a statement personally signed by her, the APC Governorship running mate, also appreciated her supporters for their resilience and commitment before and during the election.
Senator Ekwunife thanked Prince Ukachukwu, members of the APC campaign team, and others who in one way or the other showed faith in their vision for a better Anambra’ state.
In her message, she urged all stakeholders to rally behind the Governor now that the election is over in the collective interest of Anambra’ state.
Senator Ekwunife emphasized the need to sustain the peace, progress, and unity of Anambra state by all citizens.
“I extend my warm congratulations to His Excellency, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, on his victory and re-election for a second term.
“When Anambra succeeds, we all succeed. I encourage everyone to join hands to build a stronger and more prosperous state.
“My appreciation goes to the young people who trooped out on the election day, the mothers who prayed through the nights and every individual who shared in the vision for a better Anambra .Your passion reflected that politics can indeed be about people and purpose.
“Though the election outcome may not have been what we desired, I am profoundly proud of the efforts we put into this race .
“I am humbled by the outpouring of love and support we received ,which is a victory of faith, unity and hope that no ballot can erase” Ekwunife stated.
However, while reacting to the election’s outcome on Monday,the APC candidate Ukachukwu, described the exercise as a sham.
He insisted that the polls were generally marred by intimidation, and attacks on his supporters, most of whom were seriously injured.
Prince Ukachukwu informed that he is presently consulting with his supporters, party stakeholders, and others with a view to determining the next line of action.
The APC candidate polled 99,000 votes to place second, behind Governor Soludo.
It is not known yet why Senator Ekwunife threaded a different path from the Governorship Candidate over the election outcome.
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