…says outcome reflects wishes of the people
From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri and Governor-elect of Kogi State, Usman Ododo on their victory in the November 11 governorship elections.
According to a statement issued by Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, the
President commended the electorate in Imo, Kogi, and Bayelsa for their participation in the electoral process, affirming the resilience of democratic institutions and the power of the people in shaping the nation’s political landscape.
He said the outcome of the elections reflects the wishes of the people, emphasising that democracy thrives when voters reward competence, transparency, and good governance.
The President declared that there must be a persistent commitment to all initiatives aimed at further sanitising the electoral system and boosting the credibility of future elections, while also thanking the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for working tirelessly to create a level playing field for all candidates and the country’s security agencies for upholding law and order during the eagerly awaited elections.
President Tinubu expressed optimism that as the election process ends he expects the resurgence of hope for the people of Imo, Kogi, and Bayelsa States, along with a solidification of the advancements that will establish the regions as centres of entrepreneurial activity, peace, and trade in Nigeria.
President Tinubu urged the winners in the three states to put the interests of the people above partisanship in order to promote a peaceful and inclusive political environment in their states.
“May your tenure in office be defined by close collaboration with all of your counterparts across party lines in the attainment of pan-Nigerian developmental achievements that benefit everyone, and may you lead at all times with compassion and a deepened commitment to our nation’s unity,” he said.