The Anambra Governor-elect, Willie Obiano, has ascribed his victory in the just-concluded elections to the hard work of Gov. Peter Obi. His party, the All Progressive Grand Alliance, APGA, also thanked President Goodluck Jonathan for the 'credible' election.
Mr. Obiano said the commitment of the outgoing governor in bringing about development in the state assisted in ensuring his victory.
The governor elect said this while reacting to his victory, which was announced by the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC) in Awka on Sunday.
He said that Mr. Obi's "good work actually led us to victory and I must commend him for his exemplary show of support".
The governor-elect also commended the people of the state, the Chairman of the party, Victor Umeh, other party stalwarts and the security agencies for their commitment to their duties during the conduct of the election.
He also commended President Goodluck Jonathan for ensuring 'credible polls' in the state and assured him of his unflinching support.
"I am assuring the people of Anambra that I will continue with the great strides of Obi in moving the state forward," Obiano pledged.
On his part, Mr. Umeh said: "We dedicate this victory to the evergreen memory of our great leader, Dim Chukwuemeka Ojukwu, whose dream and legacy have been sustained."
"The light that shines when he was alive is now shinning gloriously."
The chairman also commended President Jonathan for "keeping faith with democracy", saying "If it was not Jonathan, we could have had problems now."
"The victory did not come as a surprise, it came as a result of the superlative performances of Gov. Obi", he added.
Mr. Umeh, who assured the president of his party's continued support to the federal government, also commended the INEC for "doing an excellent job".
He, however, urged opponents in the contest to give peace a chance and consider the interest of the state before their personal interests
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