Tinubu Congratulates Uzodimma, Diri, Ododo

*Says outcome of polls reflection of people’s wishes

Deji Elumoye in Abuja 

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, his Bayelsa state counterpart, Douye Diri, and Governor-elect Usman Ododo of Kogi State, on their victory in the November 11, 2023 governorship elections.

The President, according to a release issued on Monday by his Media Adviser, Ajuri Ngelale, commended the electorate in Imo, Kogi, and Bayelsa states 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.

President Tinubu said the outcome of the elections reflects the wishes of the people, emphasizing that democracy thrives when voters reward competence, transparency, and good governance.

While expressing gratitude to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for working assiduously to create a level playing ground for all contestants and the nation’s security agencies for maintaining law and order during the highly-anticipated off-season  elections, the President affirmed the need for a sustained commitment to all efforts aimed at further sanitizing the electoral system and enhancing the credibility of future elections.

With the election processes concluded, President Tinubu anticipated a renewed sense of hope for the people of the three States, as well as consolidation on 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,  the President asked the victors to prioritize the common good of the people over partisan interests.

 “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 Tinubu added.