The Incumbent Governor of Anambra
and one of the contenders of the just concluded election has been declared
winner by
the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC with a total vote
of 234,071. From results gathered Tony Nwoye of APC came second with 98,752
votes, Oseloka Obaze took third with 70,593 votes, Godwin Ezeemo of PPA came
fourth with 29,787 votes and Osita Chidoka of UPP bagged fifth with 7,903
votes.
However, Chief Willie Obiano of APGA
expressed gratitude and thanked electorates for their support. Read his Speech
bellow: Time to Build a New World Being the text of the Acceptance Speech by
the Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Maduaburochukwu Obiano on his
Re-election as the Governor of Anambra State on Sunday, November 19, 2017 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! God bless Anambra State God bless Nigeria Dalunu Willie Obiano Governor
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