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The Anambra Governor-elect, Chief Willie Obiano, has ascribed his victory in the just-concluded elections to the hard work of Gov. Peter Obi.
He said the commitment of the outgoing governor in bringing about development in the state assisted in ensuring his victory.
He also commended the people of the state, the Chairman of the party, Chief Victor Umeh, other party stalwarts and the security agencies for their commitment to their duties during the conduct of the election.
“I am assuring the people of Anambra that I will continue with the great strides of Obi in moving the state forward,” He pledged.
On his part, Umeh said: ``We dedicate this victory to the evergreen memory of our great leader, Dim Chukwuemeka Ojukwu, whose dream and legacy have been sustained.
“The victory did not come as a surprise, it came as a result of the superlative performances of Gov. Obi”, he added and commended the INEC for ``doing an excellent job’’.
He however urged opponents in the contest to give peace a chance and consider the interest of the state before their personal interests.
Gov. Obi also expressed gratitude to President Jonathan for remaining committed to democracy, fair play, free and credible election in the state.
"For us in APGA, we have every reason to show appreciation to President Jonathan because this is the second time after 2010 that he is ensuring credible polls.
"He is our presidential candidate and we will continue to give him support,” He said.
He said the commitment of the outgoing governor in bringing about development in the state assisted in ensuring his victory.
He also commended the people of the state, the Chairman of the party, Chief Victor Umeh, other party stalwarts and the security agencies for their commitment to their duties during the conduct of the election.
“I am assuring the people of Anambra that I will continue with the great strides of Obi in moving the state forward,” He pledged.
On his part, Umeh said: ``We dedicate this victory to the evergreen memory of our great leader, Dim Chukwuemeka Ojukwu, whose dream and legacy have been sustained.
“The victory did not come as a surprise, it came as a result of the superlative performances of Gov. Obi”, he added and commended the INEC for ``doing an excellent job’’.
He however urged opponents in the contest to give peace a chance and consider the interest of the state before their personal interests.
Gov. Obi also expressed gratitude to President Jonathan for remaining committed to democracy, fair play, free and credible election in the state.
"For us in APGA, we have every reason to show appreciation to President Jonathan because this is the second time after 2010 that he is ensuring credible polls.
"He is our presidential candidate and we will continue to give him support,” He said.