Nigeria, Nov. 9 -- The Governor of Anambra State, Charles Soludo, has taken an early lead in Saturday's governorship election held in the state, according to details of results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Mr Soludo, the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), is leading the pack in 19 local government areas where results have been announced, according to the polls PREMIUM TIMES is tracking.

The LGAs include Dunukofia, Njikoka, Awka North, Aguata, Orumba South, Nnewi South, Nnewi North, Orumba North, Oyi, Anambra East, Anaocha, Idemili South, Ihiala, Awka South, Ayamelum, Ogbaru, Idemili North, Ekwusigo, and Onitsha South. Mr Soludo won in all the 19 so far announced as of 6 a.m. on...