APC appeal to all parties to accept outcome of election in good faith

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has appealed to its candidates and political parties who participated in Saturday’s governorship poll in Anambra state to accept the outcome in good faith.

National Publicity Secretary of the party, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, made the appeal in a statement on Monday in Abuja.

It urged all participants in the exercise to see it as a true reflection of the will of the people of Anambra state.

“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.

“We 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.’’

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He also congratulated Gov. Willie Obiano for his victory, and the APC candidate, Mr Tony Nwoye, for his impressive performance at the just concluded elections and his gracious in conceding defeat.

The statement also commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for conducting a credible election, which passed 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,’’ it said.

Willie Obiano, the incumbent governor, who is a member of the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA), polled 234, 071 votes to defeat Nwoye, his closest rival, who scored 98, 752 votes.

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Mr Oseloka Obaze, came third with 70,293 votes.