AA guber candidate, Nweke congratulates Soludo, charges others contenders on state-building

By Ifeizu Joe

Candidate of the Action Alliance in last Saturday’s governorship election in Anambra State, Mr Jeff Nweke has congratulated Governor Chukwuma Soludo on his victory in the election.

Soludo was announced winner of the election on Sunday morning by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Nweke who addressed journalists yesterday said: “Our people have spoken, and so far so good it went well and one will not but commend the civility and also respect the choice of our people.

“Our people voted and exercised their franchise, and that is key, to show that our people are mature. The people were free and they cast their votes according to their wishes, irrespective of account of vote buying, and I think the result reflects the wishes of the people of the state.

“I have sent my congratulatory message to him (the governor) and it shows the people are happy with his good governance. He said he will ensure his government will be inclusive this time and have extended a hand of partnership to all candidates, and I wish him well and the very best in serving Anambra people.

“I want other people to accept this and know that the people have spoken. I heard of vote buying but in my booth, I didn’t see it. Of course I was not everywhere, but even though there was vote buying, no one was forced to vote against their will. My congratulations to the governor elect.”

Speaking about threats by some candidates to challenge the election, Nweke said: “It has always been the case in Africa that once an election is conducted, people feel aggrieved and go to court. My question is, why do people go to court, I was in the election and I witnessed it and I will not be going to court and there is no reason to go to court, and my advise that we should join hands to move the state forward. So I urge other to join hands in making things better.”