Gov. Obiano lauds Anambra voters over peaceful polls

By Nkiru Nwagbo, Awka

Governor Willie Obiano has commended the people of Anambra state for their role in the 2019 general elections, describing it as peaceful, forward-looking and inspiring.

Speaking to journalists yesterday in Awka, the Commissioner for information and Public Enlightenment, Mr. C. Don Adinuba, said the governor commended the people for not only coming out in their hundreds of thousands in both the federal and state assembly elections, but also for being peaceful, orderly and law-abiding throughout the exercise.

According to Adinuba: “The elections confirm Anambra’s reputation as Nigeria’s safest and most peaceful state, despite one or two incidents. Our people inspire the world with their love for democracy and the rapid development which comes with it.

“Obiano also praised the people for voting overwhelmingly for the ruling All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) in the House of Assembly election last Saturday, where the party won 26 out of the 30 seats leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) with only six seats.

“Their support is as inspiring as it is challenging because it makes all of us in government constantly seeking to attain greater heights for the benefit of our people.”

According to him, the overwhelming support that APGA received from the people is a referendum on the performance of the Obianon administration after his re – election on November 17, 2017.

“APGA is Nigeria’s foremost development-oriented party and the people of Anambra state have embraced our philosophy and development strategy without reservations, making us arguably the most competitive state in Nigeria right now.

“With both the executive and legislative arms of government on the same page, our people are guaranteed accelerated development and enhanced living standards,” he added.