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Peoples Gazette will provide real-time updates as thousands of Anambra voters today vote to elect a new governor or re-elect the incumbent, Charles Soludo.

• November 8, 2025
Soludo, Jude Ezenwafor, Nicholas Ukachukwu, George Moghalu, Chuma Nwosu, and Geoffrey Onyejegbu
Charles Soludo, Jude Ezenwafor, Nicholas Ukachukwu, George Moghalu, Chuma Nwosu, and Geoffrey Onyejegbu

Peoples Gazette will provide real-time updates as thousands of Anambra voters today (Saturday) vote to elect a new governor or re-elect the incumbent, Charles Soludo. Although 16 governorship candidates are expected to contest in the race, only six are regarded as top contenders

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