Soludo’s reelection affirmation of his visionary leadership – Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Professor Chukwuma Soludo on his re-election as the governor of Anambra State.

NATIONAL ACCORD reports that Soludo won the Nov. 8 governorship election in Anambra with 422,664 votes to defeat his closest rival, Chief Nichols Ukachukwu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who polled 99,445 votes.

Mr Paul Chukwuma, the candidate of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) secured 37,753 votes. The Labour Party candidate, George Moghalu scored 10,576 votes, while John Nwosu, of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) polled 8,208 votes.

President Tinubu while reacting to the results of the election in a statement on Sunday, said the overwhelming victory Soludo recorded in Saturday’s poll has now made him the third governor in the state’s political history to win a second term.

“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”, he said.

He commended Governor Soludo for bringing discipline, grace, brilliance, and a fresh perspective to governance in Anambra, saying under him (Soludo), Anambra is living up to its motto as the Light of the Nation.

President Tinubu urged 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”, he said..

He commended 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.

The president charged the commission with maintaining the standards and further improving its performance, so that the country can continue to strengthen and deepen its electoral system.