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Anambra Poll: APC congratulates Obiano, Nwoye, INEC

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Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has congratulated Governor Willie Obiano of All Progressives Congress, APC over his declaration as the winner of the Anambra governorship election held over the weekend.

The party, whose candidate in the gubernatorial contest, Tony Nwoye came second in the election also “appeal to other candidates and parties who participated in the election to accept its outcome as a true reflection of the will of the Anambra people,” in a statement by Bolaji Abdullahi, its spokesperson.

APC also congratulated Dr Nwoye, its candidate in the election over what he described as “his impressive performance at the election and his graciousness in conceding defeat.”

“We commend the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for conducting what is regarded as a credible election, which passes the integrity test.  Similarly, we praise the high level of dedication and professionalism displayed by the security agencies and other ad-hoc staff mobilised for the election.

“As a Party, we believe the smooth conduct of the election, irrespective of its outcome, is a testimony to our Party and President Muhammadu Buhari’s commitment to free, fair and transparent polls.

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