President Buhari, Soludo’s children congratulate Governor-elect

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate in the November 6 Governorship election in Anambra State, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, on his victory.

Prof Soludo was declared the winner on Tuesday, November 9, by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)

President Buhari, in a statement on Wednesday, commended security agencies and INEC for a successful conclusion of the electoral exercise, adding that he looks forward to working with the governor-elect for the peace, security and development of Anambra State.

“I congratulate Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) — and a member of the Presidential Economic Advisory Committee (PEAC) — on his victory in the Anambra State gubernatorial election,” the President stated.

“I commend the security agencies for their determination to ensure that the election went on as smoothly as possible, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the successful conclusion of the exercise, despite the initial challenges encountered.

“I enjoin Prof Soludo to rally other stakeholders to tackle the enormous challenges confronting Anambra State and the Southeast in general

“I look forward to working with him for the peace, security and development of Anambra State and the entire country.” he concluded.

Earlier today, the Returning Officer of the Anambra Governorship Election, Prof Florence Obi, announced the result on Wednesday morning at the INEC office in Awka, Anambra State.

“That Charles Chukwuma Soludo of APGA, having satisfied the requirements of the law is hereby declared the winner and is returned elected,” the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calabar said on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, Ekene Olamma and Adaora Ifeatu, have congratulated their father, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, for emerging victorious at the 2021 governorship election in Anambra State.

Taking to her official Instagram page, Ekene, a visual artist and photographer, shared some family photos, adding that Anambra people need a leader like her father.

“Congratulations Dad! To me there is no other way that this election could have gone! You fight on a daily basis for peace and innovation and now you have the platform to evoke real lasting change as the governor of Anambra state, your home town. Anambra needs a leader like you and the polls have shown that the people feel the same way. @ccsoludo I am beyond proud of you and I love you.” she wrote.

On her part, Adaora, the founder of a luxury fashion brand, said that her father is truly the people’s choice and thanked Ndi Anambra for believing in him.

“Congratulations dad @ccsoludo! Words cannot express how proud of you I am. I know this hasn’t been an easy journey but this is a is a divine journey whose time has come. You are truly the people’s choice! Thank you Ndi Anambra for believing in him and for the massive support. Long live APGA! Long live Anambra State! Long live the Federal Republic of Nigeria!” she wrote.