Tinubu Urges Governors-Elect to Prioritize People’s Welfare Over Partisan Interests

• Tinubu urges newly elected governors to prioritize the common good, transcend party lines, and foster inclusive governance in states
• Former President Buhari and APC leaders celebrate victories in Kogi, Imo, emphasizing the people’s confidence in the party

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on the triumphant governors-elect from the November 11 governorship elections in Bayelsa, Imo, and Kogi states to prioritize the common good of the people over partisan interests. In a statement released by his spokesperson, Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu congratulated Governors Hope Uzodinma of Imo State, Douye Diri of Bayelsa State, and Usman Ododo of Kogi State on their victories.

Tinubu emphasized the importance of fostering a harmonious and inclusive political landscape, urging the elected governors to transcend party lines for the well-being of their states’ citizens. The president commended the electorate for their active participation, citing it as a testament to the resilience of democratic institutions and the power of the people in shaping the nation’s political trajectory.

Highlighting that the election outcomes reflected the people’s wishes, Tinubu underscored the significance of voters rewarding competence, transparency, and good governance. While celebrating the victories, he also stressed the need for a sustained commitment to efforts aimed at enhancing the credibility of future elections and further sanitizing the electoral system.

Former President Muhammadu Buhari echoed these sentiments in a statement released by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, noting that the APC’s success in Kogi and Imo reaffirmed the people’s confidence in the party. Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, the National Chairman of the APC, expressed joy over the victories, attributing them to the people’s appreciation of good governance and their desire for continuity in peace and sustainable growth.

Chairman of the APC National Campaign Council for Kogi Governorship Election and Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, hailed the party’s “resounding” victory in Kogi as an affirmation of its dominance in the state. Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin and former Senate President Ahmad Lawan also congratulated Uzodimma and Ododo, viewing the victories as a testament to the strength of the nation’s democracy and the power of the people to make their voices heard.