Mine Workers Hail INEC for Successful Anambra Governorship Election Conduct

By Praise Chinecherem

National Union of Mine Workers (NUMW) Anambra State chapter has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for successful conduct of the governorship election in the state.

The group also lauded the Commission for timely deployment of electoral materials and personnel that aided the smooth and violent free exercise in the state.

In a statement signed by NUMW State Chairman, Comrade Onyah Kelvin, the group called on the electoral umpire to stick to the latest track record of free, fair and credible electoral process in future elections.

It said the call was necessary to ensure Nigerians continued to enjoy peaceful transition in leadership at all levels of governance and for democracy to continue to thrive to the admiration of all and sundry in the country.

The statement reads, “The leadership of the Nigeria Union of Mine Workers (NUMW) and Heavy Equipment Operator section (Caterpillar Operators) wishes to congratulate Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo and his Deputy, Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim on their election for second term in office.

“Chairman of the NUMW in Anambra State, Comrade Onyah Kelvin Chimbuzor also commend the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the successful conduct of the gubernatorial poll and for issuing certificates of return to the governor and his deputy on Tuesday November 11TH 2025.

“Governor Soludo and Deputy Governor Ibezim’s victory at the poll is a testament of people’s confidence in the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) led administration and another milestone for the people of the state.

“It is on record that for the past three years and half Governor Soludo has been on the saddle, he has proven that the APGA led administration means well for Ndi Anambra with massive network of roads that caught across the 21 LGAs and three Senatorial districts of the state.

“The construction of bridges, building of the new government house, opening of New towns, markets, improvement in security of lives and property, the Solution Fun City and several other infrastructure projects are also visible for all to see.

“Today, Anambra state is rated as one of the fastest growing state capitals in the South East geo political zone with the widespread road infrastructure built by the Soludo’s government.

“Anambra people now heave a sigh of relieve that crime and criminalities have been reduced to the nearest minimum as against what used to be the case in most town and communities.

“This is courtesy of the governor’s initiative of the constitution of the Agunechemba and Udo Ga A hi security operatives.

“This can be felt across the nooks and crannies of the 21 LGAs of the state as high profile killings, kidnappings and other violent crimes have reduced drastically thereby making the people to now sleep with their two eyes closed.

“We also want to commend the INEC for the successful conduct of the governorship election and for timely deployment of electoral materials and personnel that aided the smooth and violent free exercise in Anambra state

“In addition the NUMW leadership expresses appreciation to all the security agencies for their unparalleled, strategic and courageous approach which contributed immensely to make the gubernatorial election a huge success.

“We salute the courage of the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Agbetokun and his team, the Nigeria Army, DSS, NSCDC and others whose professionalism and commitment led to the proven success of the election.

“To, the electorate in the state we salute their commitment and will to vote their choice during the election.

“While we wish the governor and his deputy a successful second term in office, we also pray for God’s protection and guidance in presiding over the affairs of Government and governance in Anambra.

“We further task the Governor and his deputy to be magnanimous in victory by carrying everybody and groups along as the Government takes charge for another four years of his second term. .

“We also expect that Ndi Anambra both home and abroad should join hand together to bring more dividends of democracy to the state.”