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“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”- Tinubu
By Olawale Lamina
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Professor Chukwuma Soludo on his re-election as the governor of Anambra State, which victory was sealed after a contestation that saw the winner garnered more votes above other contestants.
Soludo, the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), secured 422,664 votes to flaw his closest rival, Nicholas Ukachukwu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who polled 99,445 votes in Saturday November 8 gubernatorial election in Anambra State
President Tinubu, in a State House Press Statement acknowledged that “The overwhelming victory he recorded in Saturday’s poll has now made him the third governor in the state’s political history to win a second term.”
Tinubu similarly extended congratulations to the residents and others who played key roles in ensuring the successful outcome of the exercise.
“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,” adding that, “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.”
The President recalled his impression the last time he visited Anambra, which affirmed the fact of progress being made by the Soludo led administration in the state.
“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.”
He called up on the winner urge to be magnanimous in victory and seek the cooperation of his opponents in the just-concluded elections.
While expressing his administration’s readiness for cooperation , he said: “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.”
Tinubu also expressed appreciation to the electoral umpire for conducting a credible poll, while calling on the Commission to do more to deepen the system.
“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, ” the statement concluded.
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