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Akinwande Soji-Ojo
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State, and Governor-elect of Kogi State, Usman Ododo, on their victory in the November 11 governorship elections.
In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, the President also commended the electorate in Imo, Kogi, and Bayelsa for their participation in the electoral process.
He, however, cautioned the victors to prioritise governance over partisan politics.
Tinubu said the outcome of the elections reflects the wishes of the people, emphasising that democracy thrives when voters reward competence, transparency and good governance.
While expressing gratitude to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for working assiduously to create a level playing field for all contestants and the security agencies for maintaining law and order during the elections, Tinubu affirmed the need for a sustained commitment to all efforts aimed at further sanitising the electoral system and enhancing the credibility of future elections.
“With the election processes concluded, President Tinubu anticipates a renewed sense of hope for the people of Imo, Kogi and Bayelsa States, as well as consolidation on progress that will position the states as hubs of peace, commerce, entrepreneurship, and prosperity in Nigeria.
“In the spirit of fostering a harmonious and inclusive political landscape in the aforementioned states, President Tinubu asks the victors to prioritise the common good of the people over partisan interests.
“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, and may you lead at all times with compassion and a deepened commitment to our nation’s unity,” Tinubu concluded.