Chioma Ifemeludike, the African Action Congress (AAC) governorship candidate in Anambra State’s November 8 election, has declared herself a winner, despite officially receiving just 292 votes.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Chukwuma Soludo of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) the winner with 422,664 votes, while Nicholas Ukachukwu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) secured 99,445 votes to place second.
Addressing her supporters on X on Sunday, November 9, Ifemeludike said, “Integrity stands firm and higher than political deception. I’m a winner!”
She described her result as a symbolic triumph in a political arena dominated by larger parties.
The candidate, who drew attention during her campaign for her unconventional photos and videos, expressed satisfaction with how the election was conducted, noting the absence of malpractice in her polling areas.
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Earlier in the campaign, she gained headlines for a controversial campaign photo and her appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today, where she outlined her vision for security reform in the state.
If elected, she pledged to disband the Agunechemba security outfit, which has faced criticism.
“Restructuring security is a priority. My focus is on ensuring that safety measures serve the people and not partisan interests,” she said.
Her campaign has been widely recognised for promoting alternative voices and sparking political discourse in Anambra State, giving visibility to perspectives beyond the traditional party landscape.