Recall that the Returning Officer and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin, Professor Edoba Omoregie, announced the result at INEC’s headquarters in Awka, declaring Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance the winner with 422,664 votes.
He stated that Soludo defeated his closest rival, Chief Nicholas Ukachukwu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who scored 99,445 votes.
Reacting, Soludo appreciated President Bola Tinubu, describing him as a true democrat who was very committed to ensuring a free and fair election in Anambra.