“I Need all of You to Succeed”- Soludo to other Contestants

Professor Chukwuma Soludo, governor–elect of ANAMBRA State, has extended a hand of fellowship to those who contested the election with him, telling them that they were all winners.

After being declared the winner of the election, the former governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, reminded other governorship candidates that there is enough room for everyone to contribute to the development of the state in an interview he granted at his country home in Isuofia, Aguata local government area.

He said: “To my fellow candidates in the election, I wish to congratulate you for the gallant contest. Our people have spoken overwhelmingly, and surely that loud voice is the voice of God. “The ultimate winner is Anambra people: we are all winners. I hereby extend my hand of fellowship to all of you. I need all of you to succeed. Politics aside, we are all brothers. Let’s come together for the “Project Anambra. There is enough room for everyone to contribute in the service of our homeland”.

He recalled that when he lost the governorship election on February 7, 2010, he congratulated the winner two hours after INEC declared the winner a candidate who, he claimed, had described the election as a sham and refused to vote in protest.

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He added: “I addressed a press conference and congratulated him, and walked away without a legal challenge. I was probably the first candidate of a major political party to do that in Nigeria. In Anambra, we fight hard during elections, but meet the next weekend at traditional weddings and funerals and throw banters and share drinks. 

“That’s the Anambra way! Let’s keep the spirit of Anambra alive and strong, and with it, collectively take our homeland to the moon. So far and even before the official declaration, I have received congratulatory messages from thousands of Ndi Anambra and Nigerians from around the world including some of my fellow candidates. I deeply treasure the massive goodwill.”

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“To the estimated 17 million Ndi Anambra within and outside our state, this is your moment, seize it! This victory is your victory. My role will be that of your chief servant, and I will work every minute of the day with you to make you profoundly proud.”

“I will need the guidance, advice and contribution of everyone to succeed. Our state is one of infinite possibilities and humungous opportunities. Working in collaboration with other states, the federal government, and the international community, we have all that it takes to make our state whatever we collectively will that it can be.

“As we transit to a post-oil world and into the 4th industrial revolution, let us work together to build upon the foundations of our founding fathers and predecessors to create that livable and prosperous homeland that is the industrial, technology and leisure hub of West Africa. This is our manifest destiny, and collectively we shall get there”!