Tinubu hails Soludo’s re-election, describes victory as affirmation of vsionary leadership
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Chukwuma Soludo on his re-election as governor of Anambra state.
In a statement on Sunday, Tinubu described the victory as a testament to Soludo’s visionary leadership and the remarkable progress recorded under his administration.
He said Soludo’s overwhelming victory at Saturday’s governorship poll made him the third governor in Anambra’s history to win a second term.
“I congratulate Professor Chukwuma Soludo on his re-election as the governor of Anambra State,” Tinubu 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.”
The president also commended the people of Anambra, security agencies, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for ensuring a peaceful and credible election.
He praised Soludo for applying academic principles to governance, saying his leadership has brought accountability, transparency, and prudent management to the state.
“Governor Soludo, the solution, has demonstrated that indeed knowledge is power and that academic principles can be applied in serving the people,” Tinubu said, noting that his administration had brought “discipline, grace, brilliance, and a fresh perspective” to governance.
The president recalled his visit to Anambra in May, where he inaugurated several 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.
While urging Soludo to be magnanimous in victory and to work with his opponents, Tinubu assured him of continued collaboration between the Federal Government and Anambra State.
He added that the re-election of Soludo and the victory of the All Grand Progressives Alliance (APGA) reflected the vitality of Nigeria’s democracy.
“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,” the president stated.
Tinubu also commended Joash Amupitan, the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and his team for conducting what observers have described as a credible election, charging the commission to sustain and improve on the standards achieved.
