United States government has reacted to the just concluded Anambra governorship election.
Gatekeepers News reports that Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, a candidate of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), won the election.
In a statement made available on Wednesday, the US commended the citizens of Anambra State for the peaceful conduct of the Governorship election, saying the outcome of the election ‘reflects the will of the people’.
The statement reads: “The United States government congratulates the citizens of Anambra State for the peaceful conduct of the gubernatorial election on November 6, the outcome of which reflects the will of the people. We note the tremendous challenges faced by INEC and security force personnel on the ground and commend the efforts that led to a secure election with a credible outcome.
“We also applaud the engagement from our civil society partners for their tireless advocacy on behalf of voters and electoral transparency. We look forward to continued improvements in the electoral process as the country heads into gubernatorial elections in Osun and Ekiti in 2022 and national elections in 2023. “
