Governor Willie Obiano, winner of
the just concluded gubernatorial election in Anambra State has thanked
Anambarians for re-electing him for a second term.
Obiano in a statement issued
Sunday night said it was time to build a new Anambra.
His statement reads below:
Ndi b’ anyi, ekenem unu
With utmost humility, I stand
before you to accept thehistoric mandate you have bestowed on me today!
Umu nnem, the victory we savour
today belongs neither to Willie Obiano nor to our great party, APGA. No! This
sweet victory belongs to Ndi Anambra!
It belongs to the wheel barrow
pushers and the Okada riders who have clearly seen in our recent political
experience, a glimmer of light in the horizon.
It belongs to the farmers in
Ayamelum, Onono, Ogbaru, Omasi, Omor and Ufuma who have now realized that Agriculture
is the future of Nigeria.
It belongs to the teachers and
civil servants who have seen that a motivated workforce is the greatest asset
of any government and have rewarded our faith in them with an overwhelming
verdict at the polls.
It belongs to the illustrious
sons and daughters of Anambra State who have seen the STAR of this great state
rise in the Eastern Skies and have answered our call for Aku luo uno; bringing
home their Naira and Dollars to put our dear state on the investment map!
This victory belongs to all of
us! Umu nnem, this victory isnot a winner takes it all. For in the New Anambra
of my dream, everyone is a winner. Everyone!
So, I reach out a hand of
brotherhood to my fellow contestants…Oseloka, Tony, Osita, Godwin and others
whose names I cannot easily recall here. And I say to you;my brothers, we have
all fought a good fight. But Anambra State is the WINNER! The interest of
AnambraState is bigger than the private ambitions of anyone of us.. Therefore,
I pray you to join hands with me and build a better place for Ndi Anambra! Our
beloved state needs our talent and our time. The time to build a better place
is NOW!
Indeed, this victory is a
referendum on the solid resolve of Ndi Anambra to rise above average in all we
do. We have demonstrated that we are indeed capable of taking charge of our
lives and making difficult decisions that will brighten the future of our
children. I have no doubt in my mind that we shall continue to lay the building
blocks for a prosperous tomorrow for all.
Ndi Anambra, this mandate is dear
to my heart. I see it as a historic call to inspire my people to greatness. I
see it as a call to deny myself sleep that my people might sleep better. Umu
nnem, I will not give myself rest until our beloved state has fully assumed the
status of the model state of Nigeria.
This is my promise to you all.
Fellow compatriots, this victory
did not come by chance. It is the final product of the combined efforts of
brilliant men and women who sacrificed their personal comfort to ensure that
Anambra’s steady march to progress is not derailed.
My first and deepest gratitude
goes to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President
MuhammaduBuhari for proving to Ndi Anambra that under his watch, democracy will
sink deeper roots in the Nigerian soil. Mr President promised us a free and
fair election. Today, we can all see that he has kept his promise. Thank you so
much Mr President!
I must also thank the Independent
National Electoral Commission (INEC) for conducting what has been widely
adjudged a transparent election in Anambra State. With this election, INEC has
shown that it has fully braced up for the 2019 elections. Thank you so much.
I will also not forget the
vigilance of the Nigerian Police, the Nigerian Army and other law enforcement
agencies whose alertness ensured that the expressed will of the people was not
thwarted. Indeed, you have done an incredible job!
To the indefatigable DG of my
re-election campaign organization, Chief Victor Umeh, Ibobo Aguleri, Ohamadike!
You and the entire Campaign Team have written your names in gold. My immense
gratitude goes to every member of APGA, from the Ward Chairman to the members
of the National Executive Council; you have made us proud! Chukwu gozie unu
nine.
And to all the members of the
Anambra State Traditional Rulers Council, all the PGs and members of the
various town unions across Anambra State, all the Bishops, Reverend Fathers and
Pastors, the members of the organized Labour, the youths of Anambra State, the
traders, the farmers, the ordinary men and women who look up to government for
a better day, I assure you that my team and I shall never fail you.
Indeed, Ndi Anambra, on behalf of
my capable Deputy, Dr Nkem Okeke, I thank you all for renewing this mandate and
I urge you to prepare for the speedy transformation of Anambra State into a
prosperous sub-national entity in the next four years.
Umu nnem, we have stepped into
our finest hour. We have finally hit the proverbial bend in the river. Our
journey into greatness is now assured. We are ready and willing to work with
anyone who has something to share that will make Anambra State great.
We are open to new ideas, new
visions of society and a New Hope!
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