President Bola Tinubu has sent his congratulatory message to the three candidates who won last Saturday’s governorship elections in Kogi,vImo and Bayelsa states.
In his message contained in a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, his Special Adviser on Media, he also praised the electoral umpire, Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for creating a level playfield for all the contestants.
Full statement below:
President Bola Tinubu congratulates Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State, and Governor-elect, Usman Ododo of Kogi State, on their victories in the November 11 governorship elections.
The President commended the electorate in Imo, Kogi, and Bayelsa for their participation in the electoral process, affirming the resilience of democratic institutions and the power of the people in shaping the nation’s political landscape.
President Tinubu said the outcome of the elections reflected the wishes of the people, emphasizing that democracy thrived when voters rewarded competence, transparency, and good governance.
While expressing gratitude to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for working assiduously to create a level playfield for all contestants and the nation’s security agencies for maintaining law and order during the highly anticipated elections, the President affirmed the need for a sustained commitment to all efforts aimed at further sanitizing the electoral system and enhancing the credibility of future elections.
With the election processes concluded, President Tinubu anticipated a renewed sense of hope for the people of Imo, Kogi and Bayelsa states, as well as consolidation on progress that would position the states as hubs of peace, commerce, entrepreneurship, and prosperity in Nigeria.
In the spirit of fostering a harmonious and inclusive political landscape in the aforementioned states, President Tinubu asked the victors to prioritize the common good of the people over partisan interests.
“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.
Source: Office of Special Adviser to the President on
Media & Publicity
November 13, 2023
