Admin I Sunday, Nov.09, 2025
AWKA, Anambra – Renowned Nigerian human rights lawyer, Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has described Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo’s victory in Saturday’s governorship election as a coronation by the people of Anambra State, reaffirming their confidence in his leadership.
Ejiofor, an Anambra-born but Abuja-based lawyer, stated that Soludo’s victory was well-deserved, given his strong grassroots connections and people-oriented programmes, which have endeared him to the people of Anambra State.
He noted that Governor Soludo’s re-election is not merely a personal achievement but a collective triumph for Ndi Anambra,a renewed mandate for consolidation, continuity, and accelerated transformation.
According to Ejiofor, the victory affirms that leadership founded on intellect, courage, and integrity still resonates deeply with the people.
He urged Governor Soludo to remain magnanimous in victory, emphasizing that the season of campaign rhetoric is over and that governance, in its purest form, must now take centre stage.
Ejiofor further advised the Governor to see himself as the leader of all,both those who supported him and those who did not.
He added that the spirit of inclusiveness, tolerance, and visionary governance should continue to define his administration.
According to him, the victory should rekindle Soludo’s avowed commitment to transform Anambra State into the true “Dubai of Africa,” as he has consistently envisioned.
He stressed that the people have renewed their faith in him, and the challenge ahead is to translate that faith into greater prosperity, unity, and sustainable development for the state.
Ejiofor stated:“I most heartily extend my warmest congratulations to His Excellency, Professor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, on his resounding and well-deserved re-election as the Executive Governor of Anambra State in the just-concluded gubernatorial election.
This victory, though emphatic and overwhelming, came as no surprise to discerning observers of Anambra’s political landscape. It was a triumph long foretold—a success I had publicly predicted days before the poll. All empirical indicators and political permutations pointed unmistakably to the fact that Governor Soludo was, in truth, in a contest against himself.
While many may have speculated otherwise, the handwriting on the wall was crystal clear: his broad-based acceptance across the length and breadth of Anambra State, his grassroots engagement, and the visible imprints of his developmental strides spoke louder than any campaign slogan. Indeed, among all the contestants, none possessed the political capital, performance record, or people’s trust strong enough to alter the tide. What transpired at the polls was not merely an election—it was, in every sense, a coronation by the people of Anambra State, reaffirming their confidence in a visionary leader.
Governor Soludo’s re-election is, therefore, not only a personal victory but a collective triumph for Ndi Anambra—a renewed mandate for consolidation, continuity, and accelerated transformation. It affirms that leadership founded on intellect, courage, and integrity still resonates deeply with our people.
As he embarks on this second mandate, I urge His Excellency to remain magnanimous in victory. The season of campaign rhetoric is over; governance, in its purest form, must now take centre stage. The Governor must see himself as the leader of all—those who supported him and those who did not. The spirit of inclusiveness, tolerance, and visionary governance should continue to define his stewardship.
This victory should rekindle his avowed commitment to transform Anambra State into the real ‘Dubai of Africa,’ as he has consistently envisioned. The people have renewed their faith in him; the task ahead is to translate that faith into greater prosperity, unity, and sustainable development for our dear state.
Once again, I most heartily congratulate Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo, CFR, on this well-earned and historic victory. May divine wisdom, strength, and foresight continue to guide him as he leads Anambra to greater heights.
Congratulations, Your Excellency.”
