When the people of Anambra State elected Professor Charles Chukwuma Soludo as governor in 2022, there was a wave of hope. Many believed his academic brilliance and economic background would translate into bold leadership and real progress for the state.
But three years down the line, that hope has turned into deep disappointment. Ndi Anambra, the mistake has been done and it may be too late to correct it in 2025.
Under Soludo’s leadership, Anambra has witnessed an alarming surge in insecurity, with numerous communities living in fear. From unknown gunmen to kidnappers and violent cult clashes, the state has become a shadow of the safe haven it once was. Since 2022, over 200 people have reportedly been killed across the state in violent attacks, assassinations, and communal crises many of which were never properly investigated or resolved.
This is not just a security failure; it is a failure of leadership, of empathy, and of governance.
On the infrastructure front, Soludo’s promises have largely fallen flat. Despite grand declarations during his campaign, the roads remain in disrepair, rural development is almost non-existent, and key public services from health to education continue to suffer from neglect. The “People’s Governor” has become distant, with more time spent on rhetoric than real results.
Looking ahead to the November 2025 governorship election, there was a brief glimmer of hope that voters could correct this tragic mistake until it became clear that the APC, the major opposition, failed to present a candidate that inspires trust or confidence.
While APC’s ticket of Prince Dr. Nicholas Ukachukwu and Senator Uche Ekwunife may generate political noise, the truth remains: many Ndi Anambra do not trust them to lead the state in a new direction. This lack of trust is not unfounded; it’s built on years of political opportunism, weak grassroots engagement, and a lack of clear vision.
A failed governor running almost unopposed, not because of popularity, but because the opposition has failed to offer a credible alternative.
This is the tragedy of Anambra in 2025 a state caught between a government that has failed and challengers who can’t be trusted. It is a painful reminder that elections have consequences, and the real damage is felt not just in bad policies, but in lost lives, broken promises, and crushed hopes.
Unless something changes and quickly Ndi Anambra may find themselves paying for a mistake they made in 2022 for another four years.
By: Godwin Offor
