THE People Democratic Party (PDP), Anambra Governorship candidate, Hon Oseloka Henry Oboze, has reacted to the re-election of Governor Willie Obiano in Saturday’s Guber election.
This is contained in a statement his media, Chima Christian made available to Tribune Online on Monday.
Obaze, who congratulated Willie Obano on his victory, also hailed other co-contesters.
His remarks in full text: “Good Afternoon. I wish to congratulate My Brother, HE Gov Willie Obiano and his running mate Dr Nkem Okeke on their victory at the 18 November elections. I wish both of them well and fruitful Administration.
I salute my other fellow candidates for their valiant efforts and the decorum during the campaigning. Thank you for given peace a chance in the State.
Before now, I have expressed concerns about the contradicting variables that led to the electoral outcome. In that context, INEC needs to undertake an introspective reappraisal of its in-house processes, more so those relating to its ICT operations. Beyond these remarks, I have closed the chapter on this particular election. We must now move on and return to the task of promoting good governance and the wellbeing of Anambra people.
I salute my wife and children, my personal and campaign staff, our National and State party leadership, especially the PDP governors for their support. God bless them all.
“I thank in a very special way former Gov Peter Obi and his dear wife Margaret Obi for their unfettered support. I also thank my running mate Lady Chidi Onyemelukwe and her husband Okey Onyemelukwe for their joint role, warmth and added value to our efforts.
In conclusion, and on a sad note, I close by paying tribute to a father figure, my father’s friend, my mentor, and the father of my running mate, Dr Alex Ifeanyi Ekwueme, who passed last night. May his soul find eternal rest; and may his family, friends, and Nigeria find the fortitude to bear this huge loss.
Thank you and God bless us. Bless Anambra and Bless Nigeria.
Meanwhile, the governorship candidate of Advance Congress Democrat (ACD) in the just-concluded Anambra state governorship election Mrs Oby Okafor has commended the INEC and the security agencies on the peaceful conduct of the election in the state
Mrs Okafor made the commendation while briefing newsmen on the outcome of the election in Awka.
She observed that no life was lost during the exercise upon series of threats against the poll
Mrs Oby who is also the Chairman of the party said INEC lived up to the expectations of the people of the state in particular and Nigerians in general.
The governorship candidate who congratulated governor Willie Obiano on his victory at the poll urged him to carry everybody along in the process of governance, especially the women.
Mrs Okafor called on all the people of the state to rally round governor Obiano to enable him to provide the required amenities to the people of the state, as the victory belonged to them.
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