President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday congratulated Senator Liyel Imoke on his landslide win in Saturday’s Cross River governorship elections.

Imoke, who was declared winner of the elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission, swept into a first place finish with 415,544 votes, more than 25 percent of votes cast.

President Jonathan urged Mr. Imoke, who will be embarking on his second term in the office of Governor, to “establish a dedicated, purposeful and efficient administration that will help him consolidate on the laudable achievements of his first term.”

Jonathan, in the statement signed by his media aid, Reuben Abati, called on Imoke to “boost the pace of socio-economic development in the state” and says the newly elected governor could continue to rely on his support.

The President wished Imoke good health and strength and more wisdom and courage in he returns to office to serve his people.