Former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), and Candidate of the All All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA),Prof. Charles Soludo, has reacted to his victory in the Anambra State governorship election.
Giving his acceptance speech on Wednesday shortly after he was declared the winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the governor-elect described the feat as the will of God.
“Let me say that with utmost humility and gratitude to God, I accept the result of the 2021 Anambra governorship election, as declared by INEC,” said Soludo said.
“We are humbled by massive support of Nigerians and the whole country.
“And this reflects the supreme will of the Almighty God and the overwhelming sacred mandate of the people.”
“I will work hard everyday and I will never disappoint you,” he said.
He thanked his wife and children for encouraging him despite their reservations at some point, saying his victory in the election was a result of his perseverance in the last 12 years.
While remembering the three policemen killed by gunmen in the period of the campaign, he extended a hand of fellowship to his co-contenders in the election to move the state forward.
“We are one, I extend hand of fellowship to you, let us come together to build Anambra. Let us keep the spirit of Anambra flying.
“My role will be that of a chief servant, I will work everyday with you. I will work in collaboration with other states and the Federal Government,” he said.
The former CBN governor also thanked the incumbent governor, Willie Obiano; the leadership of APGA, party faithful, as well as the residents of the state for their love and support all through the events that lead to his victory in the poll.
Almost four days after the keenly contested election and a supplementary poll that ensued, INEC finally returned Soludo elected as the winner.
He swept to victory in the election, winning 19 of the 21 local government areas of the state, while the candidates of the Peoples Democratic Party (Mr Valentine Ozigbo) and Young Progressives Party (Senator Ifeanyi Ubah) each won a local government.
The candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Senator Andy Uba, could not win any local government in the election.
