Awka: Mr Sly Ezeokenwa, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), has described the just-concluded Anambra governorship election as the most transparent and well-organised in Nigeria’s recent history.
Ezeokenwa commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for conducting a free, credible and peaceful governorship poll in Anambra.
Ezeokenwa made the commendation in an interview with reporters on Sunday in Awka, while reacting to Gov. Chukwuma Soludo’s victory at the just-concluded governorship poll.
INEC declared Soludo the winner of the Nov. 8 governorship election.
Prof. Edogah Omoregie, Returning Officer and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin, announced on Sunday in Awka that Soludo of APGA won the election with 422,664 votes.
Soludo defeated his closest rival, Chief Nicholas Ukachukwu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who scored 99,445 votes.
According to the chairman, Anambra has never witnessed an election conducted like the one on Nov. 8 in the past.
“INEC deserves commendation for ensuring transparency and fairness throughout the process,” he said.
Ezeokenwa also appreciated the residents of the state and the media for their peaceful conduct and cooperation during the election.