Following the conclusion of the 2021 Anambra State Governorship elections which took place in the state on the 6th and 9th of November, 2021, The United States Government has applauded the polls, describing it as peaceful and one that “reflected the will of the people of the state.”

The observation by the western nation was contained in a statement that was issued by the US Mission in Nigeria on Wednesday, November 11, 2021.

The statement read:

“The United States government congratulates the citizens of Anambra State for the peaceful conduct of the gubernatorial election on November 6, the outcome of which reflects the will of the people.

“We note the tremendous challenges faced by INEC and security force personnel on the ground and commend the efforts that led to a secure election with a credible outcome.

“We also applaud the engagement from our civil society partners for their tireless advocacy on behalf of voters and electoral transparency.

“We look forward to continued improvements in the electoral process as the country heads into gubernatorial elections in Osun and Ekiti in 2022 and national elections in 2023.”

President Buhari Congratulates Prof. Soludo

In the same vein, the Commander in Chief of the nation’s Armed Forces, President Muhammadu Buhari has also congratulated the winner of the just-concluded elections and governor-elect of Anambra state, Prof. Charles Soludo on his victory when the latter went to visit Mr President following the announcement of his victorious outing at the polls.

Mr Buhari said:

“I congratulate Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate — and a member of the Presidential Economic Advisory Committee (PEAC) — on his victory in the Anambra State gubernatorial election.

“I commend the security agencies for their determination to ensure that the election went on as smoothly as possible, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the successful conclusion of the exercise, despite the initial challenges encountered.

“I enjoin Prof Soludo to rally other stakeholders to tackle the enormous challenges confronting Anambra State and the Southeast in general.

“I look forward to working with him for the peace, security and development of Anambra State and the entire country.”

Major Opponents At The Polls Concede Defeat As They Congratulate The Winner

Mr Valentine Ozigbo, the flagbearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at the Anambra gubernatorial has in the spirit of sportsmanship, congratulated the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) candidate and winner of the 2021 Anambra State governorship elections Professor Chukwuma Soludo on his overwhelming victory as he delivered a “Thank You” message to the people of the state.

In his message, he said:

“I have just called Professor Chukwuma Soludo and congratulated him on being declared the winner of the Anambra State Governorship elections, 2021. I wished him well and prayed for his success.

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“Let me also use this opportunity to congratulate all the men and women who contested our dear state’s governorship this year. You all have shown a determination to see that Anambra is better. It was an honour to run this race with you.

“Most importantly, I thank the entire Ndi Anambra – home and abroad. The openness, love, and enthusiasm with which you received us, especially as we campaigned across the state, is one that my wife, my running mate and I will cherish forever.

“This election was fraught with a lot of shortcomings on the part of various government institutions. The security agencies failed to provide a peaceful environment for campaigns to hold. They were absent from many polling centres on election day, leading to elections not holding or held in situations that allowed for chaos and fraud.

“In all, I am more determined to work for a better future for our children by remaining in active politics and rebuilding our party to be more united and more robust for those who come after us. Ka Anambra Chawapu. May God bless you all and bless Anambra State. Thank you.”

Furthermore, the candidate of the Young People’s Party (YPP), Senator Ifeanyi Uba also congratulated the winner of the polls in the message to the people of the state.

He said:

“Umunne M Ndi Anambra, I have just called the newly elected Governor of our dear State; Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo to congratulate him on his victory at the just-concluded November 6, 2021, Anambra Governorship poll.

“This is not the outcome that we wanted and worked so hard for. Although some people have expressed mixed feelings and reactions about the anomalies witnessed across numerous polling units. However, the collective interest of the state must be our paramount focus. Not minding the outcome of the elections, I feel pride and gratitude for this formidable campaign that we waged irrespective of the pervasive security crisis that did not allow us to maximize our full campaign potentials in the nooks and crannies of the State.

“As a Democrat and law-abiding citizen, I wholeheartedly accept the outcome of the election and would like to use this medium to congratulate Prof. Charles Soludo on his victory. It is imperative to state that I do not intend to challenge the electoral results as announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) through any court or judicial process.”