Charles Soludo, former governor of the Central Bank of
Nigeria (CBN), has won the Anambra governorship primary election of the All
Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA).
The total number of accredited delegates who participated
was 795 while 792 votes were cast.
Soludo secured 740 votes to defeat other challengers.
He will represent the party in the governorship election
scheduled to hold on November 6.
The primary election took place on Wednesday in Awka,
Anambra state capital.
Willie Obiano, Anambra state governor, and other stakeholders
of the party were present at the event.
The former CBN governor had in February announced his
intention to run for the governorship of Anambra state.
While throwing his hat in the ring, Soludo had promised to
use his international network to transform the state.
He also praised the administration of Willie Obiano,
incumbent governor of Anambra, describing him as one of the best in the
country.
“Anambra is doing well under Obiano and my mission is to
continue and complete all the legacy projects of the governor,” he had said.
Weeks after declaring his interest in the governorship
election, Soludo was attacked by gunmen at an interactive town hall meeting in
Isuofia, Aguata LGA of Anambra state.
Three police officers providing security for him were killed
in the attack, while Emeka Ezenwanne, the Anambra commissioner for public
utilities, was abducted.
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