MON NOV 10 2025-theGBJournal| President Bola Tinubu on Sunday urged Prof. Charles Soludo to be magnanimous in victory and to seek the cooperation of his opponents, after his sweeping victory in the November 8 State Governorship election.
Soludo swept the polls with a resounding 422,664 votes in what is seen as one the most peaceful elections in recent times in Nigeria.
”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,” President Tinubu said as he congratulated Soludo after his re-election as the governor of Anambra State.
According to President Tinubu, ”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 congratulated the people of Anambra State, the security agencies and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on the peaceful and successful conduct of the governorship election.
He also thanked 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.”
The President consequently charged the commission with maintaining the standards and further improving its performance, so that the collectively continue to strengthen and deepen Nigeria’s electoral system.
”Professor Soludo’s re-election is a testament to his visionary leadership and the significant progress the state has made under his guidance.
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,” President said.
The President recalled his visit to Anambra State in May this year, where he inaugurated some projects executed by the Soludo administration, and highlighted the good thinking behind the landmark projects which ”Mr Solution” Soludo embarked upon.
”That experience is indeed remarkable and will remain indelible in my mind.”
President Tinubu also commended 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,” while assuring Governor Soludo of his unwavering support.
I look forward to continued collaboration between Anambra and the Federal Government,” President Tinubu added.
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