The African Action Congress (AAC) governorship candidate in the November 8 Anambra State election, Chioma Ifemeludike, has declared herself the true winner despite polling only 292 votes, according to the results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
INEC declared the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate, Chukwuma Soludo, winner with 422,664 votes, while the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Nicholas Ukachukwu, came second with 99,445 votes.
Ifemeludike, however, described her 292 votes as a “symbolic victory” and a testament to courage and conviction in a political space she said was monopolised by big parties.
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In a post on X on Sunday, the AAC candidate said, “Integrity stands firm and higher than political deception. I’m a winner!”
Ifemeludike, who attracted widespread attention online during her campaign for her unconventional photos and videos, expressed satisfaction with her performance without no malpractice.
Recall that the governorship candidate gained attention after her unconventional campaign photo, sparking controversy on her choice of outfit, and an interview on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme, where she reaffirmed her commitment to improving security in Anambra, pledging that she would disband the controversial Agunechemba security outfit if elected.
“Restructuring security is a priority.
“My focus is on ensuring that safety measures serve the people and not partisan interests,” she said.
Her supporters have celebrated her visibility and the discourse her campaign generated, highlighting her role in bringing alternative political voices to the forefront of the state’s election.
