Soludo’s re-election a testament to his visionary leadership, says Tinubu

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

On Sunday, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Soludo winner of the election with 422,664 votes; while Nicholas Ukachukwu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, was second with 99,445 votes.

Paul Chukwuma of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) placed third with 37,753 votes, while George Moghalu of the Labour Party (LP) had 10,576 votes in fourth place.

In a personally signed statement on Sunday, Tinubu said Soludo’s re-election was a “testament to his visionary leadership and the significant progress the state has made under his guidance”.

The president also commended the people of Anambra, security agencies and INEC for the successful conduct of the poll.

Tinubu recalled his visit to the state in May, during which he inaugurated several projects executed by the Soludo administration.

He praised Soludo’s governance model, noting that his approach demonstrates how academic principles and public administration can be effectively blended.

“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,” the statement reads.

“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.”

Tinubu urged Soludo to be magnanimous in victory and work towards uniting political interests in the state.

He also assured the governor of continued cooperation between the federal government and the Anambra state 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.

“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.”