President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has congratulated Chief Willie Obiano of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) on his emergence as Governor-elect of Anambra State following the conclusion of the gubernatorial elections in the state.
INEC had declared Obiano winner with 180,178 votes after the conclusion of Saturday’s supplementary elections.
“As Chief Obiano prepares to assume office in March next year, President Jonathan urges him to dedicate himself to building on the laudable achievements of his illustrious predecessor, Mr. Peter Obi”, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati wrote in a statement.
“The president also urges Chief Obiano to commit himself fully to the further socio-economic development of all parts of Anambra State and the protection of the interests of all citizens of the state irrespective of their party affiliations or political loyalties.
“To promote greater peace, unity and harmony within the state, President Jonathan calls on Chief Obiano to ensure that his incoming administration carries all stakeholders along in its bid to move Anambra forward”.
The president assured Obiano that the Federal Government, under his leadership, would continue to work with the Anambra State government and all other state governments to achieve better living conditions for all Nigerians.
Having also noted complaints about the conduct of the governorship elections in Anambra, he urged all aggrieved persons to keep their bids for redress within the bounds of legality, decorum and acceptable political conduct in conformity with the principles of democracy and the rule of law.
