By JOY MBACHI

Chief Chris Eluemunoh, former State Chairman of Ohanaeze Ndigbo in Anambra, has praised Nigerians in the South East over their active participation in the February 25 General elections.

Eluemunoh said that Nigerian electorate there has demonstrated greater interest and commitment in political activities of the country.

He spoke in an interview with The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Awka on Tuesday.

Eluemunoh said he commended the electorate in the South-East for their bravery to take active political participation despite the threat from unknown gunmen that elections will not hold in the South-East.

“I was particularly keen to see what the electorate in the zone will do during the elections proper, I am excited over the turnout of the people.

“I am proud of all the electorate who participated in the elections as they have proved that non State actors cannot make decisions for them,” he said.

Eluemunoh said that all candidates elected in various capacities under different political parties deserved their win and urged them not to disappoint the trust reposed in them.

He reminded the newly-elected candidates that a huge sacrifice was made by the people and advised that efforts should not be taken for granted.

“Our people have unanimously demonstrated sound and strong political will and willingness to elect their choice representatives,” he said.

Eluemunoh said that Nigerians have displayed their political maturity and congratulated Mr. Peter Obi for his positive outing.

He called for peaceful resolutions of any political grievances and suggested that electoral law as amended 2022 Act be used to resolve any discrepancies.

Eluemunoh advised that anything that will promote peace, unity and progress of the country should be pursued in all transparency and honesty.

“No single individual’s interest would be allowed to override the peaceful coexistence Nigerians are seriously yearning for,” he warned. (NAN)