President Buhari and Governor Obiano at the meeting in Aso Rock Villa on Tuesday

A group, Ndigbo Unity Forum (NUF), has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for ensuring free and fair governorship election in Anambra.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Gov. Willie Obiano, who is the incumbent, was declared the winner of the election by INEC.

The President of NUF,  Augustine Chukwudum, gave the commendation while speaking to NAN in Enugu shortly after INEC declared the result  on Sunday .

“NUF is commending President Muhammadu Buhari for ensuring free and fair Governorship Election in Anambra State.

“President Buhari ensured that no one rigged the election and  the  conduct of the exercise was highly transparent and peaceful.

“This shows the Change the All Progressive Congress (APC) stands for.

According to him, NUF also appreciates the work of security agencies who provided security before, during and after the election.

He commended the  residents of Anambra for not boycotting the election despite some threat.