A  former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Professor CHARLES SOLUDO has emerged as the governorship candidate for the All Progressives Grand Alliance in Anambra State.

He was announced as the winner last night after the keenly contested primary held at the Professor DORA AKUNYILI Development Centre, Akwa, the state capital.

Professor CHARLES SOLUDO, polled 740 votes, which represented more than 90 per cent of the votes cast, to defeat other candidates.

In his acceptance speech, The former CBN boss said he was humbled by the overwhelming votes with which he emerged.

He promised to build on the success of past administrations in the state if he eventually becomes the elected governor in November.