Tinubu hails Soludo’s re-election, calls it proof of visionary leadership

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State on his re-election, describing the victory as a clear endorsement of his visionary and result-driven leadership.

In a statement issued from the State House on Sunday, President Tinubu said Soludo’s triumph at the polls was historic, making him the third governor in Anambra’s political history to win a second term.

He commended the people of Anambra State, security agencies, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for ensuring a peaceful and credible election.

“Professor Soludo’s re-election is a testament to his visionary leadership and the significant progress the state has made under his guidance,” the President said.

Tinubu praised Soludo’s intellectual approach to governance, describing him as a leader who has proven that “knowledge is power” and that academic principles can be effectively applied in public service to promote accountability, transparency, and prudent management.

Recalling his visit to Anambra in May, where he inaugurated projects executed by the Soludo administration, the President noted that the governor’s ideas and innovations left a lasting impression on him.

“I commend Governor Soludo for bringing discipline, grace, brilliance, and a fresh perspective to governance in Anambra. Under him, Anambra is living up to its motto as the Light of the Nation,” Tinubu said.

The President urged Soludo to be magnanimous in victory and to extend a hand of fellowship to his opponents in the just-concluded poll.

He also assured the governor of continued collaboration and support from the Federal Government.

Tinubu further commended the new INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, and his team for conducting what he described as a credible election.

He called on the commission to sustain and build on the standards demonstrated in Anambra to further strengthen Nigeria’s democracy.

“The victory of the opposition All Grand Progressives Alliance (APGA) in the election again demonstrates the vitality of our political system and the fact that victory for any progressive and hardworking leader can hardly be denied,” the President stated.