Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State arrived at his polling unit on Saturday to participate in the ongoing governorship election.

The governor, who is seeking re-election on the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), arrived at Polling Unit 002, Umuezeadigo Street, in his hometown, Isuofia community, Aguata Local Government Area, at exactly 1:13 pm.

Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra state arriving at Polling Unit 002, Umuezeadigo Street, in Isuofia community. Photo: Raphael Ede

Before the election, Soludo had urged residents of the state to come out in large numbers to exercise their civic rights, describing the governorship poll as an opportunity to shape the state’s future.

Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra state arriving at Polling Unit 002, Umuezeadigo Street, in Isuofia community. Photo: Raphael Ede

The governor had earlier described his re-election bid as a divine project and a people-driven movement, saying it reflected the collective will of Ndi Anambra for continuity and sustainable development.

PUNCH Online reports that 16 candidates from 16 political parties are contesting in the Anambra governorship election.

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