The candidate of the Motion Alliance in final Saturday’s governorship election in Anambra State, Mr. Jeff Nweke, has congratulated Governor Chukwuma Soludo on his victory within the election.
Soludo was introduced because the winner of the election on Sunday morning by the Impartial Nationwide Electoral Fee (INEC).
Nweke, who addressed journalists yesterday, mentioned: “Our folks have spoken, and thus far so good, it went effectively. One can not however commend the civility and in addition respect the selection of our folks.
“Our folks voted and exercised their franchise, and that’s key. It exhibits that our persons are mature. The folks have been free, they usually solid their votes in response to their needs, no matter accounts of vote shopping for. I feel the end result displays the needs of the folks of the state.
“I’ve despatched my congratulatory message to him (the governor), and it exhibits the persons are pleased together with his good governance. He mentioned he’ll guarantee his authorities is inclusive this time and has prolonged a hand of partnership to all candidates. I want him effectively and the easiest in serving the folks of Anambra.
“I would like others to just accept this and know that the folks have spoken. I heard of vote shopping for, however in my sales space, I didn’t see it. In fact, I used to be not in all places, however even when there was vote shopping for, nobody was compelled to vote in opposition to their will. My congratulations to the governor-elect.”
Talking about threats by some candidates to problem the election, Nweke mentioned: “It has all the time been the case in Africa that when an election is carried out, folks really feel aggrieved and go to courtroom. My query is, why do folks go to courtroom? I used to be within the election, I witnessed it, and I can’t be going to courtroom. There is no such thing as a purpose to take action. My recommendation is that we must always be a part of fingers to maneuver the state ahead. So, I urge others to affix fingers in making issues higher.”
