Tinubu congratulates Uzodinma, Diri, Ododo on their election victory

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Hope Uzodinma of Imo State and Douye Diri of Bayelsa State on their reelection victory in the November 11 governorship elections.

Tinubu in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale also congratulated the governor-elect of Kogi State, Usman Ododo.

The President commends the electorate in Imo, Kogi, and Bayelsa for their participation in the electoral process, affirming the resilience of democratic institutions and the power of the people in shaping the nation’s political landscape.

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He stated that the outcome of the elections reflects the wishes of the people, emphasising that democracy thrives when voters reward competence, transparency, and good governance.

Tinubu further hailed the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for working assiduously to create a level playing field for all contestants and the nation’s security agencies to maintain law and order during the highly-anticipated elections.

He affirmed the need for a sustained commitment to all efforts aimed at further sanitizing the electoral system and enhancing the credibility of future elections.

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President Tinubu anticipates a renewed sense of hope for the people of Imo, Kogi, and Bayelsa States, as well as consolidation of 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 prioritize the common good of the people over partisan interests.

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“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,” President said.