The governorship candidate of Action Alliance (AA) at the just concluded Anambra State poll, Ozo Jeff Nweke, has urged other to join hands in moving Anambra State to an enviable height by supporting Prof. Chukwuma Soludo’s administration.
Angel Network News (ANN) reports that Nweke while speaking during a press conference in Awka on Monday called on his fellow contestants to accept the outcome of the poll in good faith, noting that the people of Anambra have spoken decisively through the ballot.
The governorship candidate maintained that there was no case anyone could use to dispute Soludo’s re-election given that the exercise was credible, free and fair.
Nweke, explained that only known incident of violence during the poll was what transpired at Orumba South, which he has joined other stakeholders in calling on the government to investigate and prosecute offenders.
According to him, the outcome of the election indicated that people were still happy with Soludo over his developmental strides and he would love him to consolidate on that as he begins his second administration.
“The people of Anambra State have spoken, and they have spoken rightly,” “The election went well, and one must commend the civility of our people. They voted freely and exercised their franchise without intimidation. That, for me, is the beauty of democracy.
” I am wishing him well, God’s protection and wisdom to serve Anambra State well. I want to appeal to other contestants to accept the olive branch and collaborate with him. In every contest, there must be a winner. We cannot all win at same time,” he stated.
He commended Anambra voters for their maturity, discipline, and commitment to democracy, noting that the process demonstrated the political awareness of the electorate.
Nweke further explained that congratulating the governor was necessary given that he (Soludo) had during acceptance speech, offered olive branch to 15 other contestants while reassuring his outmost desire to continue running a government of inclusivity, people oriented policies and development driven economy.
He also expressed confidence in Soludo’s leadership, urging him to run an inclusive government that accommodates diverse political interests and fosters development across all parts of the state.
“Governor Soludo has promised to make his administration more inclusive this time. I take him by his word and urge him to continue serving the people diligently. My wish is for him to succeed because when the government succeeds, Anambra succeeds,” Nweke stated.
Nweke also dismissed the claims that the election was characterised by vote buying, noting that he never witness such in polling unit although some of his agents from other parts of the State reported about it.
He also commended the electorate for improved voter turnout and refraining from violence, describing it as a prove that democracy has maturity age in Anambra State.
“In my polling unit, I did not witness any form of vote-buying. Even if it occurred elsewhere, I do not believe anyone was coerced into voting against their conscience. The result, in my view, reflects the true wishes of the people,” he added.
He, however, urged the governor to deploy technology in tackling security as well as embark on massive employment so as to tame crimes and criminalities, and hunger in the State.
“Election has come and gone. The people have spoken. On their mandates, we shall stand. I have accepted the outcome. I will support the governor in rebuilding Anambra State as he told us in his acceptance speech yesterday. He has promised to improve in his government of inclusivity.
” It is time for governance and development. I call on all candidates and their supporters to respect the will of the people and work together to build a better Anambra”. Nweke declared.
