AnambraDecides: Buhari lauds Soludo, seeks more cooperation
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Charles Chukwuma Soludo, the candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) for winning the gubernatorial election in Anambra.
Mr Buhari said he looks forward to working with Mr Soludo, a member of the Presidential Economic Advisory Committee, to address myriads of challenges confronting not just Anambra but the entire country.
The president’s message was conveyed in a statement by his media aide, Femi Adesina, on Wednesday in Abuja.
He also praised the security agencies for their determination to ensure that the election went on as smoothly as possible.
Mr Buhari equally commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the successful conclusion of the exercise despite the initial challenges encountered.
He enjoined Mr Soludo to rally other stakeholders to tackle the enormous challenges confronting the state and the South-East in general.
(NAN)
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