Tinubu hails Soludo’s re-election as proof of visionary leadership
Chukwuma Soludo
Abdullateef Fowewe
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Professor Chukwuma Soludo on his re-election as the governor of Anambra State, describing the victory as an affirmation of Soludo’s “visionary leadership.”
In a statement released Sunday, the President said, “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.”
He also praised the people of Anambra, security agencies, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for a peaceful and successful election.
Tinubu highlighted Soludo’s approach to governance, noting, “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.”
Recounting his visit to Anambra earlier this year, the President remarked, “I visited Anambra State in May this year, where I inaugurated some projects executed by the Soludo administration. That experience is indeed remarkable and will remain indelible in my mind.”
He commended the governor for bringing “discipline, grace, brilliance, and a fresh perspective to governance,” further stating that under Soludo’s leadership, “Anambra is living up to its motto as the Light of the Nation.”
The President urged Soludo to “be magnanimous in victory and to seek the cooperation of his opponents in the just-concluded elections,” assuring him of “my unwavering support” and looking forward to “continued collaboration between Anambra and the Federal Government.”
On the conduct of the election, Tinubu praised INEC and its chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, saying the polls were “credible” and encouraged the commission to “maintain the standards and further improve its performance.”
He further noted, “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.”
