Obiano expresses joy, commends Buhari
Governor Obiano has expressed gratitude to President Muhammad Buhari for living up to its promise in providing enabling environment for a credible democratic process during governorship election in the state.
Obiano stated this while delivering his acceptance speech at his residence, Aguleri, Anambra East local government area.
He said, ” My first and deepest gratitude goes to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President MuhammaduBuhari for proving to Ndi Anambra that under his watch, democracy will sink deeper roots in the Nigerian soil.
“Mr President promised us a free and fair election. Today, we can all see that he has kept his promise. Thank you so much Mr President.
The governor also described his victory as a solid resolve by Ndi Anambra to rise above varying interests and take full control of their destiny.
In his acceptance speech titled “Time to Build a New world” which he made after he was declared winner of the election by the Independent National Electoral Commission, (INEC) Obiano attributed his victory to the efforts of great people of the state.
Governor Obiano, who maintained that the victory belongs to every Igbo man who is concerned about the place of Ndigbo in the nation’s polity, said in the next four years, APGA would make in-roads into other SouthEast and South South states.
“Umu nnem, the victory we savour today belongs neither to Willie Obiano nor to our great party, APGA. No! This sweet victory belongs to Ndi Anambra!
“It belongs to the wheel barrow pushers and the Okada riders who have clearly seen in our recent political experience, a glimmer of light in the horizon.
“It belongs to the farmers in Ayamelum, Onono, Ogbaru, Omasi, Omor and Ufuma who have now realized that Agriculture is the future of Nigeria.
“It belongs to the teachers and civil servants who have seen that a motivated workforce is the greatest asset of any government and have rewarded our faith in them with an overwhelming verdict at the polls.
“It belongs to the illustrious sons and daughters of Anambra State who have seen the STAR of this great state rise in the Eastern Skies and have answered our call for Aku luo uno; bringing home their Naira and Dollars to put our dear state on the investment map!
“This victory belongs to all of us! Umu nnem, this victory is not a winner takes it all. For in the New Anambra of my dream, everyone is a winner. ”
Obiano also called on his co-contestants in the election to see the result as a victory for the entire Ndi Anambra, restating that the interest of state is bigger than their private ambitions and urged them to join hands with him to build a better place for the people.
According to him “I reach out a hand of brotherhood to my fellow contestants…Oseloka, Tony, Osita, Godwin and others whose names I cannot easily recall here. And I say to you; my brothers, we have all fought a good fight. But Anambra State is the winner!
“The interest of Anambra State is bigger than the private ambitions of anyone of us.. Therefore, I pray you to join hands with me and build a better place for Ndi Anambra! Our beloved state needs our talents and our time. The time to build a better place is now. Obiano added.
He said by the victory, Ndi Anambra have demonstrated that they are capable of taking charge of their lives and making difficult decisions that will brighten their future.
Describing the mandate as a historic call not to relent until the state has fully assumed the status of the model state of Nigeria, Governor Obiano said the victory is the final product of the combined efforts of brilliant men and women who sacrificed their personal comfort to ensure that Anambra’s steady march to progress is not derailed.
The governor expressed gratitude to all members of APGA for their steadfastness, the INEC for conducting a transparent election and the law enforcement agencies whose alertness ensured that the people’s mandate is not thwarted and charged the people to prepare for the speedy transformation of the State into a prosperous sub-national entity in the next four years.
He also said, “To the indefatigable DG of my re-election campaign organization, Chief Victor Umeh, Ibobo Aguleri, Ohamadike! You and the entire Campaign Team have written your names in gold. My immense gratitude goes to every member of APGA, from the Ward Chairman to the members of the National Executive Council; you have made us proud! Chukwu gozie unu nine.”
According to him, the state has stepped into its finest hour and it’s journey into greatness is now assured, saying his government is open to new ideas and vision and is willing to work with anyone who has something to share that will make Anambra State great.
*Ekweremadu congratulates Obiano
The Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Ike Ekweremadu, has congratulated Chief Willy Obiano on his victory in the 2017 Anambra governorship election.
He also commended the people of Anambra, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), security agencies and other stakeholders for the peaceful conduct of the election.
Ekweremadu stated this in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Uche Anichukwu.
Reacting to the conduct and outcome of the election, Ekweremadu said: “I congratulate Governor Willy Obiano on his victory. It is a vote of confidence by the people of Anambra in his leadership style and capacity to deliver more dividends of democracy in the next four years.
“But, above all, I believe that the process matters more than the outcome. I commend the good people of Anambra State, INEC, security agencies, media, civil society organisations, election monitors, among numerous others for making the election peaceful.
Commending the major political stakeholders in the election for their sportsmanship, he, however, enjoined those who have issues with the outcome of the poll to toe the path of constitutionalism in seeking redress.
Ekweremadu called on Governor Obiano to reach out to his political opponents and also recruit the best hands to move Anambra State forward, irrespective of their political leanings.
By John Ndu
