In a resounding show of support for the democratic process, President Bola Tinubu has warmly congratulated Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State, and Governor-elect Usman Ododo of Kogi State for their outstanding victories in the governorship elections held on November 11.
In an official statement, Chief Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to President Tinubu on Media and Publicity, conveyed the President’s profound appreciation for the conscientious electorate of Imo, Kogi, and Bayelsa. President Tinubu lauded their dynamic engagement in the electoral process, underscoring the vitality of democratic institutions and the pivotal role citizens play in sculpting the intricate contours of the nation’s political terrain.
Highlighting the significance of the people’s choices, President Tinubu stated that the election outcomes were a reflection of the desires of the populace. He underscored the importance of voters rewarding competence, transparency, and good governance, asserting that democracy thrives under these principles.
The President extended his 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 reinforced the need for sustained efforts to enhance the credibility of future elections and further sanitize the electoral system.
With the election processes concluded, President Tinubu expressed optimism about a renewed sense of hope for the people of Imo, Kogi, and Bayelsa States. He anticipated a consolidation of progress that would position these states as hubs of peace, commerce, entrepreneurship, and prosperity within Nigeria.
In a call for unity and inclusive governance, President Tinubu urged the victorious governors to prioritize the common good of the people over partisan interests. He emphasized the importance of collaboration across party lines for the attainment of pan-Nigerian developmental achievements that benefit all citizens.
“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,” President Tinubu concluded.
