WEDNESDAY- 10th November, 2021: President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate in the November 6 Governoship election in Anambra State, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, on his victory.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Tuesday, November 9, declared Soludo winner in the just concluded election.
Reacting to the declaration, President Buhari, in a statement on Wednesday, commended security agencies and INEC for a successful conclusion of the electoral exercise, adding that he looks forward to working with the governor-elect for the peace, security and development of Anambra State.
"I congratulate Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) — and a member of the Presidential Economic Advisory Committee (PEAC) — on his victory in the Anambra State gubernatorial election," the President stated.
"I commend the security agencies for their determination to ensure that the election went on as smoothly as possible, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the successful conclusion of the exercise, despite the initial challenges encountered.
"I enjoin Prof Soludo to rally other stakeholders to tackle the enormous challenges confronting Anambra State and the Southeast in general
"I look forward to working with him for the peace, security and development of Anambra State and the entire country." he concluded.
