Governor Francis Nwifuru
of Ebonyi State has congratulated Chukwuma Soludo on his re-election as
Governor of Anambra State, describing the victory as a reaffirmation of the
people’s confidence in his leadership and achievements.
In a statement issued on Sunday by his Chief Press
Secretary, Monday Uzor, Governor Nwifuru said the outcome of the November
8 governorship election clearly endorsed Soludo’s performance during his
first term.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) governor
highlighted Soludo’s visionary leadership, intellectual depth, and
commitment to the progress of Ndigbo and Nigeria, noting that the
re-election would further consolidate democratic ideals, good governance,
and regional development.
“As a fellow governor and brother in service of our
Igbo region, I look forward to deeper collaboration between Anambra and Ebonyi
States in our shared pursuit of regional integration, economic transformation,
and the uplift of our people,” Nwifuru said.
He also praised Soludo for his focus on
infrastructural development, youth empowerment, and innovative governance,
describing him as a visionary leader whose policies continue to inspire
progress across the region.
The statement reaffirmed Nwifuru’s commitment to
working with other South-East governors to strengthen unity, peace, and
socio-economic growth, emphasizing that collective action is key to the
advancement of the Igbo people.
According to INEC, Soludo of the All Progressives
Grand Alliance (APGA) scored 422,664 votes, defeating his closest
rival, Nicholas Ukachukwu (APC), who polled 99,445 votes. Paul Chukwuma
of the Young Progressives Party (YPP) came third with 37,753 votes,
while John Nwosu of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) scored 8,208
votes.
The electoral body noted that out of 2,788,864
registered voters, 598,229 were accredited for the election. Some
opposition candidates, however, rejected the results.
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