Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu, describing him as a “true democrat” who demonstrated commitment to ensuring a free and fair election in Anambra.
Soludo stated this while speaking in Awka on Sunday after being declared the winner of the November 8 governorship election by INEC.
“The people have spoken, and their votes counted. I thank INEC, especially the new Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan. I’m excited that your first impression was an emphatic one, as INEC delivered. Since 2017, when INEC started experimenting with technology, every election in Anambra has been getting better and better. This is the best election INEC has organised in Anambra so far,” Soludo said.
He commended INEC’s ICT department for ensuring transparency through the real-time upload of results on the IReV portal.
The governor also congratulated his fellow contestants, noting that politics in Anambra should remain a contest of ideas rather than enmity.
“Sixteen of us were on the ballot, and obviously, one person will win. In the Anambra way, we fight like there will be no tomorrow, but afterwards, we meet and celebrate. I extend a hand of fellowship to all of you, as I’m prepared to work with everyone for the greater good of our dear state,” he added.
Soludo dedicated his victory to the people of Anambra, describing it as a historic mandate.