JUST IN: Soludo sworn in for second term as Anambra governor

Governor Chukwuma Soludo has been sworn in for a second term in office as the governor of Anambra state.

Soludo took the oath of office alongside Onyekachukwu Ibezim, his deputy, during a ceremony held on Tuesday at the Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka.

The oath of office and allegiance was administered by Onochie Anyachebelu, the chief judge of the state, at about 11:05 a.m.

Justice Onochie Anyachebelu, the chief judge of the state administered the oaths of office and allegiance to the constitution of the federal republic of Nigeria to the duo.

Both the governor and his deputy were accompanied by their wives and members of their families.

The vice president Kashim Shettima, and former presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan are also attending the second-term inauguration.

It was gathered that vice president Shettima, former presidents Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, were already in Anambra State for the ceremony.

Several high-profile personalities, including elder statesmen such as former commonwealth secretary-general Emeka Anyaoku, were also expected to attend.

The event is being held at the newly renovated Alex Ekwueme Square.

Traditional rulers from the 179 communities in the state, as well as monarchs from other parts of Nigeria, are in attendance.

Governor Soludo was re-elected on November 8, 2025, on the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance, which has mobilised members from all 326 political wards to attend the inauguration.

Security has been tightened across the state, with personnel from the police, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Federal Road Safety Corps, and other agencies deployed to strategic locations.