President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo on his re-election as Governor of Anambra State, describing the outcome as a clear endorsement of his leadership and achievements over the past four years.
In a statement issued on Sunday, President Tinubu said Soludo’s landslide victory in Saturday’s governorship election made him only the third governor in Anambra’s political history to win a second term in office.
“I congratulate Professor Chukwuma Soludo on his re-election as the governor of Anambra State. 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 said.
Tinubu also commended the people of Anambra State, security agencies, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for ensuring a peaceful and credible election.
According to him, Soludo’s re-election is “a testament to his visionary leadership and the significant progress the state has made under his guidance.”
The President praised Soludo, popularly known as “Mr. Solution,” for bringing intellect, discipline, accountability, and prudent resource management to governance.
“Governor Soludo has shown that knowledge is power and that academic principles can be effectively applied in public service. Under his leadership, Anambra truly reflects its motto as the Light of the Nation,” Tinubu stated.
Reflecting on his visit to the state in May, when he inaugurated several Soludo-led projects, Tinubu said the experience was “remarkable and indelible,” adding that the initiatives showcased “good thinking and purposeful leadership.”
He urged Soludo to be magnanimous in victory and extend a hand of cooperation to his opponents in the just-concluded election.
“I assure Governor Soludo of my unwavering support, and I look forward to continued collaboration between Anambra and the Federal Government,” Tinubu said.
The President further noted that the victory of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in the election demonstrates the strength of Nigeria’s democracy and proves that “victory for any progressive and hardworking leader can hardly be encumbered or denied.”
Tinubu also applauded the new INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, and his team for conducting what observers described as a credible election, urging the commission to sustain and enhance its performance in future polls.
