Tinubu congratulates Soludo on re-election, hails landmark victory

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Governor Chukwuma Charles Soludo on his re-election as Governor of Anambra State, describing the result as a strong testament to the governor’s impactful leadership over the past four years.

In a statement released on Sunday, President Tinubu noted that Soludo’s decisive victory in Saturday’s governorship poll marks a historic milestone, making him only the third governor in Anambra’s political history to win a second term in office.

“I congratulate Professor Chukwuma Soludo on his re-election as the governor of Anambra State. The overwhelming victory he recorded in Saturday’s poll has now made him the third governor in the state’s political history to win a second term,” the President said.

Tinubu also commended the people of Anambra State, security agencies, and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for what he described as the peaceful and successful conduct of the election.

According to the President, Soludo’s re-election is “a testament to his visionary leadership and the significant progress the state has made under his guidance.”

He praised the Anambra governor—popularly known as “Mr. Solution”—for bringing intellectual depth, discipline, accountability, and prudent resource management into governance.

“Governor Soludo has demonstrated that knowledge is power and that academic principles can be applied in serving the people. Under him, Anambra is living up to its motto as the Light of the Nation,” Tinubu stated.

Reflecting on his visit to Anambra in May, during which he inaugurated several projects executed by the Soludo administration, President Tinubu described the experience as “remarkable and indelible,” adding that the initiatives reflected “good thinking and purposeful leadership.”

The President urged Soludo to be magnanimous in victory and extend a hand of cooperation to his opponents in the just-concluded election.

“I assure Governor Soludo of my unwavering support, and I look forward to continued collaboration between Anambra and the Federal Government,” he said.

Tinubu also noted that the victory of the opposition All Grand Progressives Alliance (AGPA) in the election underscores the vitality of Nigeria’s democracy and the principle that “victory for any progressive and hardworking leader can hardly be encumbered or denied.”

The President further commended the new INEC Chairman, Professor Joash Amupitan, and his team for what observers have described as a credible election. He urged the commission to maintain and improve on its standards to further deepen Nigeria’s electoral system.