The Executive Governor of Abia State, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has congratulated Prof. Chukwuma Soludo on his emergence as the governor elect in Anambra state.
A statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Onyebuchi Ememanka, quoted Ikpeazu as noting that “with the pedigree of Professor Soludo, he has all it takes to provide effective and strong leadership to the people of Anambra State.”
The governor lauded the magnanimous approach of Soludo in handling his opponents and urged him to work together with them to provide the best service for his people.
Governor Ikpeazu, who is the Deputy Chairman of the PDP Governors’ Forum and Chairman of the PDP National Campaign Council for the Anambra State Elections also commended the maturity and tenacity of the PDP candidate in the election, Mr. Valentine Ozigbo, describing him as a cerebral young man whose conduct and performance in the election are exemplary, assuring him that in the nearest future, the seeds he has planted in the hearts of the people of Anambra State will bear big fruits.
The Governor believes strongly that the place of Mr Ozigbo in the future leadership of Anambra State is assured and is only a matter of time.
Governor Ikpeazu also commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies for the great work they did and charged them to build on the Anambra election and seek ways of consistently improving the quality of elections across the country.