The final hour to the Anambra State governorship election has begun, and over fifteen challengers are gunning to unseat the incumbent governor, Professor Charles Soludo, who is seeking a second term in office.

The former Central Bank of Nigeria’s governor won his first term, beating contenders in a landslide is again looking at repeating the same feat after swimming in several controversies ranging from insecurity to infrastructure decay allegations by the opposition.

Here are the profiles of contenders and what you should know about them.
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‎At the helm of the All Progressives Grand Alliance is the incumbent,

‎Professor Charles Soludo – APGA – 64
‎With his deputy, Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim, a medical doctor, Soludo promises continuity: infrastructure booms, tech hubs, and economic revival. But can he hold off the challengers hungry for change?
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‎Enter Nicholas Ukachukwu – APC – 58
‎Business titan, founder of SNECOU Group, paired with Uche Ekwunife, PhD. He’s betting on an industrial renaissance to topple the giant.
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‎From the Labour Party: George Moghalu – LP – 62
‎Nnewi native, ex-MD of Inland Waterways, deputy Ifeoma Okaro. Rural uplift is his battle cry.
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‎People’s Democratic Party: Jude Ezenwafor – PDP – 49
‎Real estate mogul, 853-delegate winner, Deputy Francis Okeke. Fresh face, big alliances.
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‎Don’t overlook the trailblazers—here come ALL 16, ages locked and loaded:
‎- Chioma Grace Ifemeludike – AAC – 36(youngest firebrand)
‎- Ndidi Christy Olieh – NRM – 42
‎- Nweke Christopher Chukwudubem – APP – 44
‎- Paul Chukwuka – YPP – 47
‎- Chika Jerry Okeke – Boot Party – 51
‎- Onyeeze Chidi Charles – Accord – 54
‎- Nweke Ezechukwu Japhet – Action Alliance – 55
‎- Ugwoji Uchenna Martin – Zenith Labour – 59
‎- Nwosu Chima John – ADC – 61
‎- Otti Cyprian Echezona – APM – 66
‎- Colonel Geoffrey Onyejegbu – NNPP – 67
‎- Chukwurah Vincent – SDP – 71 (oldest warhorse)
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‎From 36 to 71, economists to colonels, engineers to activists—14 men, 2 women, one giant dream.
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‎As campaigns heat up, whispers of alliances and protocols fill the air. Polls are closing in. Anambra, your vote is the ultimate power. Who will lead you into prosperity? The clock ticks—November 8 approaches. Stay tuned as Anambra decides who will hold the mantle of power for another 4 years!