Tinubu congratulates Soludo on re-election, hails his visionary leadership

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo on his re-election as Governor of Anambra State, describing the outcome as a strong endorsement of his leadership and achievements over the past four years.

In a statement on Sunday, President Tinubu noted that Soludo’s decisive victory in Saturday’s election makes him only the third governor in Anambra’s political history to secure a second term.

“I congratulate Professor Chukwuma Soludo on his re-election as the governor of Anambra State.”

“The overwhelming victory he recorded in Saturday’s poll has now made him the third governor in the state’s political history to win a second term,” the President said.

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

President Tinubu described Soludo’s re-election as “a testament to his visionary leadership and the significant progress the state has made under his guidance.”

He praised the governor, widely known as “Mr. Solution”, for bringing intellectual rigor, discipline, accountability, and prudent resource management to governance.

“Governor Soludo has demonstrated that knowledge is power and that academic principles can be applied in serving the people. Under him, Anambra is living up to its motto as the Light of the Nation,” Tinubu stated.

Reflecting on his visit to Anambra in May, during which he inaugurated several projects completed by the Soludo administration, the President described the experience as “remarkable and indelible,” highlighting the effectiveness and purposefulness of the initiatives.

Tinubu urged Soludo to remain magnanimous in victory and extend a hand of cooperation to his political opponents.

“I assure Governor Soludo of my unwavering support, and I look forward to continued collaboration between Anambra and the Federal Government,” he said.

The President also emphasized that Soludo’s victory underscores the vibrancy of Nigeria’s democracy, noting that the win demonstrates that “victory for any progressive and hardworking leader can hardly be encumbered or denied.”

Finally, Tinubu commended INEC Chairman Professor Joash Amupitan and his team for conducting what observers have described as a credible election, urging the commission to maintain and improve on its standards to further strengthen Nigeria’s electoral process.