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<p>Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State and his deputy, Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim, were officially sworn in for a second term in office on Tuesday. The inauguration ceremony took place at the newly renovated Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka, the state capital.</p>
<p>The oath of office and the oath of allegiance were administered by the Chief Judge of Anambra State, Justice Onochie Anyachebelu, at approximately 11:05 a.m. The governor and his deputy were accompanied by their wives and other family members during the ceremony.</p>
<p>The event was attended by a host of high-profile dignitaries. Vice President Kashim Shettima, former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, were present to witness the inauguration. Other notable personalities expected at the event included elder statesmen such as former Commonwealth Secretary-General Emeka Anyaoku.</p>
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<p>The newly refurbished Alex Ekwueme Square served as the venue for the ceremony, drawing a large crowd that included traditional rulers from all 179 communities in Anambra State, as well as monarchs from other parts of Nigeria.</p>
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<p>Governor Soludo, who secured his re-election on November 8, 2025, under the platform of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), saw a strong turnout from party supporters. APGA members from all 326 political wards across the state mobilized to attend the event.</p>
<p>In light of the gathering, security was heavily reinforced across the state. Personnel from the Nigeria Police Force, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), and other security agencies were deployed to strategic locations to ensure order.</p>
<p>The governor and his deputy marked the conclusion of their first term on Sunday with an interdenominational thanksgiving service held at the International Convention Centre.</p>
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