President Bola Tinubu has sent congratulatory messages to Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State, and Governor-elect Usman Ododo of Kogi State for their victories in the November 11 governorship elections.
In a statement titled
'President Tinubu congratulates Governors Hope Uzodimma, Douye Diri, and
Governor-Elect Usman Ododo on election victory,' Tinubu emphasized the need for
the victors to prioritize governance over partisan politics. The President also
commended the electorate in Imo, Kogi, and Bayelsa for their active
participation in the electoral process.
Tinubu conveyed his message
directly to the winners, saying, "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."
The statement, signed by his
Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, affirmed the resilience
of democratic institutions and the power of the people in shaping the nation's
political landscape. Tinubu highlighted that the election outcomes mirrored the
people's desires, emphasizing that democracy thrives when voters reward
competence, transparency, and good governance.
President Tinubu expressed
gratitude to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for ensuring
a level playing field for all contestants and commended the nation's security
agencies for maintaining law and order during the highly-anticipated elections.
He urged INEC to persist in its commitment to efforts aimed at further
cleansing the electoral system and enhancing the credibility of future
elections.
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