Governor of Abia State, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has congratulated the Governor-elect of Anambra State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo on his victory at the just concluded Governorship Election in the State.
In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Sir Onyebuchi Ememanka, Governor Ikpeazu noted that Professor Soludo, has all it takes to provide effective and strong leadership to the people of Anambra State and urged him to give his best in the service of his people.
The Governor said he is particularly impressed with the magnanimous approach by the Governor-elect, especially to his opponents at the last election and charged them to work together for the good of the people of Anambra State.
Ikpeazu, who is the Deputy Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum and Chairman of the PDP National Campaign Council for the Anambra State Elections also commended the maturity and tenacity of the PDP candidate in the election, Mr. Valentine Ozigbo, describing him as a cerebral young man whose conduct and performance in the election are exemplary, assuring him that in the nearest future, the seeds he has planted in the hearts of the people of Anambra State will bear big fruits.
He also thanked the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC), and the various security agencies for the great work they did and charged them to build on the Anambra election and seek ways of consistently improving the quality of elections across the country.
Governor Ikpeazu, on behalf of the Government and People of Abia State, wished the Governor-elect and the good people of Anambra State the very best for the future.