President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on Governors-elect of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma and Bayelsa State, Duoye Diri to position the states as hubs of peace, commerce, entrepreneurship and prosperity in Nigeria.
In a statement signed by the President’s Spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu felicitated with the Governor-elect of Kogi State, Usman Ododo as well as extended his felicitations to the Bayelsa and Imo State Governors who have been re-elected for the second term in office in the just concluded November 11 off cycle polls in Nigeria.
The President also tasked the victors to prioritise the common good of the people over partisan interests.
The Nigeria Leader commended 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.
Voters’ reward
He said that the outcome of the elections reflects the wishes of the people, emphasising that democracy thrives when voters reward competence, transparency, and good governance.
While appreciating the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for working to create a level playing field for all contestants and the nation’s security agencies for maintaining law and order during the elections, the President affirmed the need for a sustained commitment aimed at further sanitising the electoral system and enhancing the credibility of future elections.
“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.”
He added that the leadership at all times, should be full ofcompassion and a deepened commitment to the nation’s unity.
Lateefah Ibrahim
