The African Action Congress (AAC) candidate in
the 2025 Anambra State governorship election, Ms. Chioma Ifemeludike,
has reacted to the outcome of the poll, saying that “integrity stands firm
and higher than political deception.”
In a post shared via her verified X (formerly
Twitter) handle on Sunday, Ifemeludike described herself as a “winner,”
despite the results declared by the Independent National Electoral
Commission (INEC).
“Integrity stands firm and higher than political
deception. I am a winner,” she wrote.
Her reaction followed the announcement of Governor
Chukwuma Charles Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA)
as the winner of the election, which was conducted across the 21 local
government areas of the state on Saturday.
According to INEC, Soludo secured 422,664 votes,
defeating Nicholas Ukachukwu of the All Progressives Congress (APC),
who garnered 99,445 votes.
Other candidates trailed behind, including:
The election was largely peaceful, though reports
indicated low voter turnout in some areas.
Vote-Buying Allegations
Before the close of polls, Ms. Ifemeludike had raised
alarm over alleged cases of vote-buying, which she said threatened the
credibility of the exercise.
However, the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC)
in Anambra State, Queen Agwu, dismissed the claims, insisting that no
verifiable evidence had been presented.
“Vote-buying is a very serious offence and a
legislative matter. If you want to accuse someone, give us evidence. You can’t
just go on television and say there’s vote-buying everywhere without mentioning
one place,” Agwu said on Channels Television’s News at 10.
Meanwhile, the Economic and Financial Crimes
Commission (EFCC) confirmed the arrest of three suspected vote buyers
in different parts of the state. The anti-graft agency said the suspects would
be charged in court once investigations are concluded.
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