23rd September, 2014
Anambra state governor, Willie Obiano has dedicated the Supreme Court judgment which he won to the people of the state, noting that, it is a victory for everyone.
The judgment reaffirms his declaration by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as governor of Anambra, a decision that was subsequently upheld by the Election Petitions Tribunal as well as the Court of Appeal.
Addressing journalists at the Governor’s Lodge after the news of his victory, Obiano maintained that the victory had strengthened his resolve to serve ‘Ndi Anambra’ more diligently and selflessly.
“This victory only strengthens my resolve to serve Ndi Anambra more diligently and selflessly. It will spur me and my team to lift our game to the next level,” Obiano stated.
The governor also called on his co-litigants to sheath their swords and join hands with him in building a new and better Anambra state. “The dawn of a new glory has arrived. We have a chance to build the Anambra of our dream and no man can do it alone. Once again, I call on my brothers, Senator Chris Ngige and Dr Tony Nwoye to join hands with me and work for a better Anambra State,” he further declared.
Governor Obiano also re-stated the determination of his team to work assiduously to ensure that Anambra state leapfrogs its myriad developmental challenges to assume its rightful pride of place as the Light of the Nation
Reacting to the judgment, the traditional ruler of Nawfia, Igwe Chijioke Nwankwo expressed delight that the Supreme Court has reaffirmed the mandate given to the governor by the people of the state, describing it as a landmark judgment.
Also speaking for Kano state, President of Ohanaeze-Ndigbo, Chief Chukwubuzo Azuka hailed the judgment while noting that it has brought to an end the spate of needless litigations and unnecessary distractions.
He urged the governor not to see his challengers as enemies but opponents, advising that as the governor of the state, he should extend his hand of fellowship to them to contribute meaningfully to the development of the state.