The All Progressives Congress (APC) says the party’s landslide victories in the off cycle Imo and Kogi states governorship polls is an attestation to its exceptional performance in both states.
A congratulatory statement signed by the APC National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka and made available to Channel Network Afrique, CNA in Abuja said the performance of the party in the two states resonated loudly with voters from the states.
According to the statement “the landslide victories of both Governor Uzodimma and Ododo at the just-concluded gubernatorial polls attest to the exceptional performance of the APC-led administrations in both states and resonated loudly with voters.
“We are confident that Governor Uzodimma will consolidate and extend the impressive accomplishments of his first term in Imo state, while Usman Ododo, on his part, will build on the solid record of the outgoing APC administration in Kogi state.
“We commend the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies for professionally discharging their constitutional duties during the elections in both states. We salute the Imo and Kogi electorate for their invaluable and massive support of our great party.”
The statement however, congratulated the Imo state Governor, Sen. Hope Uzodimma on his re-election and the winner of Kogi State Poll, Usman Ododo on his victory.
“The All Progressives Congress (APC) congratulates His Excellency, Hope Uzodimma, on his re-election as Executive Governor of Imo State, and Usman Ododo on his emergence as Governor-Elect of Kogi state,” the statement read..