The incumbent Governor of Anambra State and candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has alleged a plot by an unnamed political party to rig the ongoing governorship election in the state.
Speaking after casting his vote at Polling Unit 002, Umuezeadigo Street, Isuofia, Aguata Local Government Area, Soludo claimed that the alleged plotters intend to “swap election results” during the collation process.
“The only thing we hear that is actually a concern, and we hope won’t happen, is that one party (he laughs) has written results to swap during the collation process. We hear they have even had meetings with INEC not to upload the results so that they can have the opportunity to manipulate the results,” Soludo stated.
Despite raising the alarm, the APGA candidate expressed faith in the integrity of the electoral system, assuring that his party would monitor the process closely.
“But we have confidence that the system will sort it all out. Our people are vigilant, organised, and united. We will follow the process from the polling unit to collation at the ward, and from the ward to local governments and to the state. Once the system works, we do not doubt that we are gonna win the 21 local governments,” he added.
Soludo is seeking re-election amid stiff competition from 15 other candidates representing various political parties, including Nicholas Ukachukwu (APC), Paul Chukwuma (YPP), George Moghalu (LP), and Jude Ezenwafor (PDP).
According to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), 2,802,790 registered voters are expected to vote across 5,718 polling units in Anambra’s 21 local government areas.
What You Should Know
Governor Chukwuma Soludo, the APGA candidate, has alleged a possible plot to manipulate election results in Anambra State.
While he did not name any political party, he claimed some actors plan to “swap results” during collation. Soludo, however, expressed strong confidence in the electoral process and his chances of victory, emphasizing vigilance and transparency.
His remarks come amid a tense atmosphere as over 2.8 million registered voters decide the state’s next governor among 16 candidates, marking a crucial test of Nigeria’s electoral integrity.
