Anambra election: How Obiano defeated his opponents – SSG

Prof. Solo Chukwulobelu, Secretary to Anambra government, has thanked the people of the state for re-electing Governor Willie Obiano.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) returning officer, Prof. Zana Akpagu, the VC of UNICAL, said Obiano polled 234,071 votes.

Chukwulobelu stated that his victory simply confirms that hard work paid.

“We are pleased with the outcome of the election. The governor won in the 21 Local Government Areas of the state with more than 50 per cent”, he said.

“It shows that the governor had in his first tenure, spread democracy dividends across the areas.

“His good performance has spoken. We want this election to be used as a model for future elections in the country.

“But for minor skirmishes, it was peaceful, credible and political parties participated actively. Campaigns were also peaceful.

“More importantly, we thank the people for their support and I want to join Governor Obiano in asking other candidates to join his administration to build a greater and prosperous Anambra State”, he added.