Governors Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, Douye Diri of Bayelsa State, and Governor-elect Usman Ododo of Kogi State have all received congratulations from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on their victories in the governorship elections held on November 11.
In a statement released on Monday, Aguri Ngelale, the President’s Special Advisor on Media and Publicity, revealed this.
The president praised the voters in Imo, Kogi, and Bayelsa for taking part in the election process, reaffirming the tenacity of democratic institutions and the people’s ability to influence politics in their country.
As Tinubu pointed out, the results of the elections represent the will of the people, highlighting the fact that democracy flourishes when people reward ability, openness, and responsible leadership.
The President acknowledged the need for a persistent commitment to all efforts aimed at further sanitising the electoral system and enhancing the credibility of future elections, while also expressing gratitude to the nation’s security agencies for maintaining law and order during the eagerly awaited elections and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for working tirelessly to create a level playing field for all contestants.
“May you lead at all times with compassion and a deepened commitment to our nation’s unity, and 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,” he remarked.
