The Labour Party’s governorship candidate, George Moghalu, has lost his polling unit to the incumbent governor, Prof. Charles Soludo, of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in the ongoing Anambra State Governorship Election.
Moghalu, who cast his vote at Polling Unit 017, Uruagu Ward 1, Nnewi North Local Government Area, was unable to secure victory on his home turf as APGA dominated the results.
According to figures announced at the unit, APGA garnered 57 votes, while Labour Party (LP) managed 22 votes. The All Progressives Congress (APC) trailed with 5 votes, while 1 vote was declared invalid.
Out of 463 registered voters, only 86 were accredited, highlighting the relatively low voter turnout at the polling station.
The outcome marks a setback for Moghalu, whose party had hoped to make significant inroads in Nnewi, traditionally considered a politically active zone. On the other hand, the result strengthens Soludo’s position as he seeks re-election under the APGA banner, consolidating his base across key parts of the state.
Observers at the unit reported that the election process was generally peaceful, with voting materials arriving on time and the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS) functioning effectively.
Meanwhile, collation of results from other polling units and local government areas is still ongoing as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) prepares to release official results later in the day.
