The Deputy Governor of Anambra State, Dr. Onyekachikwu Ibezim after he was accredited to cast his vote by INEC Ad Hoc staff at Central Primary School Awka on Saturday.
By Okey Maduforo,
Awka
The Anambra State Deputy Governor, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim, has described the November 8, 2025 governorship election in the state as peaceful.
He further disclosed that the turnout was a product of the mass and intensive mobilization of Anambra people by Governor Charles Soludo before the election.
His words: The turnout was impressive at least within my area and it was as a result of the intensive mobilization of voters by our governor in order to stop voter apathy that has been the issue in the past.”
Ibezim spoke after casting his vote at Ebeakpu Square II, Amawbia, in Awka South Local Government Area, on Saturday.
In his own contribution, the immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Ozo Victor Oyeh, said that election was peaceful.
He described the security situation as impressive and the voter turnout as a strong demonstration of citizens’ enthusiasm and confidence in the democratic process.
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Oye, who voted at Polling Unit 003, Ebeakpu Square II, around 9:00 a.m., said that accreditation and voting began promptly at 8:40 a.m. across the three polling units at the square—003, 004, and 012.
He expressed satisfaction with the early commencement of the exercise, describing it as a sign of improved electoral efficiency.
Expressing optimism about the re-election prospects of the incumbent governor, Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo, the former APGA chairman said Soludo’s achievements and popularity across the state would ensure a landslide victory.
“One thing is certain; we are voting for the security of our future. Everyone here wants to ensure that the right person emerges as governor of Anambra State.
“Forget that I belong to APGA; I believe in speaking the truth. Soludo has no rival in this election. He has performed creditably, and the people love him.
“We are voting for the security and progress of Anambra State,” Oye said.
Oye also commended the professionalism of security operatives deployed across the state, noting that their visible presence had contributed to a peaceful and orderly atmosphere at the polling centers.
Meanwhile, our correspondent who is monitoring the election, observed a strong presence of police officers across polling units visited so far.
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