The ceremony was conducted by Kenneth Ikeagu, the Supervising INEC National Commissioner for Anambra State.

Speaking during the event, Ikeagu said, “We are here to present the certificates of return to the Governor and Deputy Governor of Anambra State, following their successful outing during the state governorship election held on Saturday, November 8, 2025. Section 72(1) of the Electoral Act 2022 mandates the Independent National Electoral Commission to issue a certificate of return within 14 days to every candidate duly returned by the returning officer. In compliance with this provision, I have the honour to present the certificates to the Governor and Deputy Governor-elect.”

The presentation of the certificates, which took place in Akwa, formally validates Soludo and Ibezim’s mandate to continue leading the state for another term.

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Soludo, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate, secured a decisive win in the election, polling 422,664 votes. His closest rival, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), received 99,445 votes, while Paul Chukwuma of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) finished third with 37,753 votes.

Governor Soludo and Deputy Governor Ibezim were accompanied to the INEC headquarters by their wives for the certificate presentation, marking the official start of their second term in office.

Source: TVC