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Anambra
Governor Willie Maduabuchi Obiano re-elected
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Incumbent governor of
Anambra State and All Progressives Grand Alliance’s candidate Willie Obiano has
shrugged off a fickle showing by All Progressives Congress’s Tony Nwoye and
People’s Democratic Party’s Oseloka Obaze to win the November 18 governorship
election in the State.
Media
report continues:
In
the results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
on Saturday, Obiano won in all 21 local government areas with a total of 234,
071 votes.
The
All Progressives Congress’s candidate Tony Nwoye came a distant second after
garnering 98, 752. The candidate of the People’s Democratic Party Oseloka Obaze
polled 70, 293.
The
candidate of the United Progressive Party (UPP) Osita Chidoka, who came fourth
in the election with a paltry 7, 903 votes, said he lost to the superior
financial strength of the major parties.
“We
lost to superior financial firepower. As Democrats, we concede to the voters’
choices,” he said in a statement on Saturday.
“The
true hallmark of democracy is the respect for the voice of the ballot as that
of the majority.
“But
the inner truth is that we won! We won at the most important place; in the
hearts of people; our people who saw us toil and push in the arena against all
odds; who saw the sincerity of our mission and gave all in support of our quest
for collective good. We salute you for your support and personal sacrifices to
the campaign.”
Obiano Dedicates
Victory To Anambra People
News Agency of Nigeria reports that Gov.
Willie Obiano of Anambra says his victory in the governorship election does not
belong to him or All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) but to all the people
of Anambra.
Obiano,
in his acceptance speech titled, ‘Time to Build a New World”, in Aguleri,
Anambra East Local Government on Sunday, declared that “this sweet victory
belongs to Ndi Anambra”.
“It
belongs to the wheelbarrow pushers and the okada riders who have clearly seen
in our recent political experience, a glimmer of light in the horizon.
“It
belongs to the farmers in Ayamelum, Onono, Ogbaru, Omasi, Omor and Ufuma who
have now realized that agriculture is the future of Nigeria.
“It
belongs to the teachers and civil servants who have seen that a motivated
workforce is the greatest asset of any government.
“It
belongs to the illustrious sons and daughters of Anambra State who have seen
the STAR of this great state rise in the Eastern Skies and have answered our
call to bring home their naira and dollars to put our dear state on the
investment map.
“This
victory belongs to all of us. My dear people, this victory is not a winner
takes it all.”
Obiano
said “in the New Anambra of my dream, everyone is a winner.”
He
urged other governorship candidates to join in building the new Anambra that
the citizens would be proud of.
“I
say to you; my brothers, we have all fought a good fight, but Anambra State is
the WINNER.
“The
interest of Anambra State is bigger than the private ambitions of anyone of us.
“Our
beloved state needs our talent and our time. The time to build a better place
is now.
He
described the victory as “a referendum on the solid resolve of the people of
Anambra to rise above average in all endeavours.
“We
have demonstrated that we are indeed capable of taking charge of our lives and
making difficult decisions that will brighten the future of our children.
“I
have no doubt in my mind that we shall continue to lay the building blocks for
a prosperous tomorrow for all.
“This
mandate is dear to my heart. I see it as a historic call to inspire my people
to greatness. I see it as a call to deny myself sleep that my people might
sleep better.
“I
will not give myself rest until our beloved state has fully assumed the status
of the model state of Nigeria. This is my promise to you all.”
He
said the victory did not come by chance but the final product of the combined
efforts of brilliant men and women who sacrificed their comfort to ensure that
Anambra’s steady march to progress was not derailed.
He
commended President Muhammadu Buhari for proving to the people of Anambra that
under his watch, democracy would have deeper roots in Nigeria.
“Mr
President promised us a free and fair election. Today, we can all see that he
has kept his promise.’’
He
thanked INEC for conducting a transparent election in Anambra, stressing that
with this election, the commission had shown that it was prepared for the 2019
elections.
Obiano
commended the security operatives whose alertness ensured that the will of the
people was not thwarted.
The
governor said “my team and I shall never fail you” and urged the people to
prepare for the speedy transformation of Anambra into a prosperous sub-national
entity in the next four years.
“We
have stepped into our finest hour. Our journey into greatness is now assured.
“We
are ready and willing to work with anyone who has something to share that will
make Anambra State great.
‘’We are open to new ideas,
new visions of society and a new hope,’’ he declared
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