Governor Peter Obi of Anambra State, who was re-elected on Saturday for another four-year term, has described the election as free, fair and transparent.

Obi, who made the declaration while reacting to his victory at a news conference in Awka on Sunday, noted that in spite of the age-old inadequacies of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in terms of poor preparations, late arrival of election materials, this time they were minimal.

He said vote-counting and collation and announcement of results were relatively transparent.

His words: "I wish to commend the (INEC), election observers and monitors. I accept the result of the election as declared by INEC, namely, that I won this election.

"May I take this opportunity to thank the people of Anambra State for their massive support for me. By returning me for a second term, you have shown that you support our modest effort at transforming our dear state.

"I promise you that my team and I will do more to better your lots.

"As for my brothers and sisters, who contested the election with me, I commend them for their patriotism and desire to serve our people.

"You have no doubt put up a gallant fight. What is most important now is that we remain good brothers and sisters that we have always been over the years. Please join hands with me in building a better Anambra State for ourselves and our children.

The governor also commended the security agencies, journalists, the political class, the clergy and everyone who contributed to the success of the election.