Anambra residents Support Soludo For Second Term

Residents of Dunukofia Local Government Area in Anambra State have declared their full support for Governor Chukwuma Soludo’s re-election bid ahead of the November 8, 2025 governorship election.

The community also made financial donations to support his campaign, pledging total loyalty to his party, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).

The endorsement rally, held at the Dunukofia LGA headquarters in Ukpo, coincided with the community’s annual New Yam Festival, known as “Iweife-Ubi.” The event drew a large crowd that included traditional rulers, political leaders, APGA supporters, youth groups, and women associations. Governor Soludo attended alongside his wife, Dr. Nonye Soludo, and Deputy Governor Onyekachukwu Ibezim.

Addressing the crowd, Soludo expressed gratitude to the people of Dunukofia for their strong support during his first election in 2021, noting that the area delivered a decisive victory for him at the time. He said his administration had laid a solid foundation for progress in Anambra and promised that his second term would deepen ongoing development.

He pointed to achievements in education, healthcare, and infrastructure, noting that over 8,000 teachers have been employed since he assumed office. He also said public schools have improved dramatically, with many now winning national awards. The governor assured residents that more roads, hospitals, and community projects would follow in his next term.

The event also featured the commissioning of the new Dunukofia legislative building, where Soludo commended local leaders for supporting grassroots governance. He said his administration has revitalized the local government system, making it more responsive to community needs.

President-General of Ukpo, Cyril Ezewulu, described Soludo as a “tested leader” and vowed that Dunukofia would deliver total votes for him in the November election. He said the people are united in their decision to support APGA, promising that no other party would receive votes in the area.

The Chairman of Dunukofia LGA, Clement Ozumba, praised the governor for his infrastructure projects, including over 13 kilometers of roads and several new smart schools in the area. He said Soludo’s performance in just one term has surpassed expectations.

Other speakers, including Commissioner for Lands Prof. Offornze Amaucheazi (SAN), market women representative Mrs. Chinyere Obidi, and youth leader Joseph Okafor, commended the governor’s focus on youth empowerment, education, and rural development. They said his “One Youth, Two Skills” initiative has equipped many young people in Dunukofia with livelihood opportunities.

The occasion also featured the conferment of the chieftaincy title of Agubuzo Na Dunukofia on Chief Jim Nwabueze and a farmers’ competition where winners received cash prizes ranging from ₦200,000 to ₦500,000.

The rally ended with several support groups presenting cash donations and cheques to boost Soludo’s re-election campaign. Speakers at the event described him as a leader who has brought visible change to the state and expressed confidence that his second term would further transform Anambra.