Tinubu Congratulates APGA Candidate Soludo on Anambra Election Victory, Commends INEC for Election Conduct
By: Olufemi Orunsola
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo over his gubernatorial election victory, describing his re-election is an affirmation of his visionary leadership and lauded INEC for the conduct of the election.
OPEN TELEVISION NAIJA (OTN) NEWS reports that the Tinubu’s message was conveyed in a statement he personally signed on Sunday.
Tinubu congratulated the governor on his victory, following his declaration as the winner in the election by the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC).
The Nigerian Presidebt affirmed that the overwhelming victory recorded by Prof Soludo in Saturday’s poll has now made him the third governor in the state’s political history to win a second term.
Tinubu said: “I must also congratulate the people of Anambra State, the security agencies and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on the peaceful and successful conduct of the governorship election.
“Professor Soludo’s re-election is a testament to his visionary leadership and the significant progress the state has made under his guidance.
“Governor Soludo, the Solution, has demonstrated that indeed knowledge is power and that academic principles can be applied in serving the people, undergirding accountability, transparency and prudent management of people and resources.
“I visited Anambra State in May this year, where I inaugurated some projects executed by the Soludo administration. I highlighted the good thinking behind the landmark projects being embarked upon by Mr Solution. That experience is indeed remarkable and will remain indelible in my mind.
“I commend Governor Soludo for bringing discipline, grace, brilliance, and a fresh perspective to governance in Anambra. Under him, Anambra is living up to its motto as the Light of the Nation.
“I urge Governor Soludo to be magnanimous in victory and to seek the cooperation of his opponents in the just-concluded elections.
“I assure Governor Soludo of my unwavering support, and I look forward to continued collaboration between Anambra and the Federal Government.
“The victory of the opposition All Grand Progressives Alliance in the election again demonstrates the vitality of our political system and the fact that victory for any progressive and hardworking leader can hardly be encumbered or denied.
OTN News recalls as earlier reported that the incumbent Anambra Governor was declared the winner after polling 422,664 votes, defeating his closest rival, Prince Nicholas Ukachukwu of the All Progressives Congress, who scored 99,445 votes.
In a similar vein, Tinubu thanked the newly appointed INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan saying, “I must also thank the new INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, and his team for conducting what observers have described as a credible election, based on the reports I have received thus far.
“I charge the commission with maintaining the standards and further improving its performance, so we can continue to strengthen and deepen our electoral system.”
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