President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State, Governor Duoye Diri of Bayelsa State, and the governor-elect of Kogi State, Usman Ododo, on their victory in the November 11 governorship elections in the states.

The president said the outcome of the elections reflects the wishes of the people, stressing that democracy thrives when voters reward competence, transparency, and good governance.

Tinubu further enjoined Uzodimma, Diri, and Ododo to prioritise the common good of the people over partisan interests.

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The president, in a statement issued on Monday by his spokesman, 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.

While expressing gratitude to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for working assiduously to create a level playing field for all contestants and the nation’s security agencies for maintaining law and order during the elections, President Tinubu affirmed the need for a sustained commitment to all efforts 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, and may you lead at all times with compassion and a deepened commitment to our nation’s unity,” Tinubu added.

The Star