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The Digest:

Reelected Anambra State Governor Charles Soludo has struck a conciliatory tone following his landslide victory, extending an olive branch to his fellow contestants while praising President Bola Tinubu for maintaining neutrality during the electoral process. In his acceptance speech, Soludo emphasized unity and collaboration while mourning a supporter killed during the election.

Key Points:
  • Soludo extended "a hand of fellowship" to all 15 fellow contestants
  • Praised President Tinubu as "a very good democrat"
  • Thanked INEC for conducting a credible, transparent election
  • Revealed his support increased from 112,000 to 422,664 votes
  • Won 320 out of 326 wards and all 21 local governments
  • Mourned councillor shot dead after voting in Owerre Ezukala
  • Described the victory as an "emphatic statement" from the Anambra people
As Soludo begins his second term, this gracious victory speech demonstrates leadership that seeks to unite rather than divide, proving that true political strength lies in building bridges even after emerging victorious from the storm of competition.

Sources: Daily Post Nigeria