The governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano has dedicated the Supreme
Court judgment which re-affirmed his
declaration by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the
governor of the State and was subsequently upheld by the Election Petitions
Tribunal as well as the Court of Appeal, to the people of the state,
saying that it is a victory for everyone.
Addressing the press at the Governor’s
Lodge after the news of his victory filtered in from Abuja, Governor Obiano
also maintained that the victory had strengthened his resolve to serve Ndi
Anambra more diligently and selflessly.
The governor also called on his co-litigants
to sheath their swords and join hands with him in building a new and better
Anambra State. “The dawn of a new glory has arrived. We have a chance to build
the Anambra of our dream and no man can do it alone. Once again, I call on my
brothers, Senator Chris Ngige and Dr Tony Nwoye to join hands with me and work
for a better Anambra State,” he further declared.
Governor Obiano also re-stated the
determination of his team to work assiduously to ensure that Anambra State
leapfrogs its myriad developmental challenges to assume its rightful pride of
place as the Light of the Nation
Reacting to the judgment, the
traditional ruler of Nawfia, Igwe Chijioke Nwankwo expressed delight that
the Supreme Court has reaffirmed the mandate given to the governor by the
people of the State, describing it as a landmark judgment.
Also speaking, the President of
Ohanaeze-Ndigbo, Kano State, Chief Chukwubuzo Azuka hailed the judgment of the
Supreme Court, noting that it has brought to an end the spate of needless litigations
and unnecessary distractions.
He urged the governor not to see his challengers as enemies but opponents, advising that as the governor of the State, he should extend his hand of fellowship to them to contribute meaningfully to the development of the State.
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