Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra was congratulated by President Bola Tinubu on his reelection, which he described as a confirmation of the people’s faith in his administration and his visionary leadership.
Mr. Tinubu said in a statement on Sunday that Mr. Soludo’s resounding win in the poll on Saturday was a momentous occasion in Anambra’s political history, making him the third governor to win a second term.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security services, and the people of Anambra were also praised by the president for the successful and peaceful conduct of the governorship election.
The president declared, “Professor Soludo’s re-election is a testament to his visionary leadership and the significant progress the state has made under his guidance.”
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He described the Anambra governor as “a leader who has demonstrated that knowledge is power and that academic principles can be effectively applied in public service through accountability, transparency and prudent management.”
Mr Tinubu recalled his visit to Anambra in May, where he inaugurated several projects executed by the Soludo administration, noting that the experience was remarkable and “remains indelible.”
“I commend Governor Soludo for bringing discipline, grace, brilliance, and a fresh perspective to governance in Anambra. Under him, the state is living up to its motto as the Light of the Nation,” Mr Tinubu said.
He urged the governor to be magnanimous in victory and seek cooperation from his opponents in the just-concluded election.
The president assured Mr Soludo of his unwavering support and expressed optimism about continued collaboration between the federal government and the state.
He further noted that the opposition All Grand Progressives Alliance (APGA) ‘s victory in the election demonstrated the strength of Nigeria’s democracy and the vitality of its political system.
Mr Tinubu also commended the new INEC chairman, Joash Amupitan, and his team for conducting a credible and transparent election based on available reports.
“I charge the commission to maintain this standard and continue to improve on its performance to further strengthen our electoral system,” he said.
