President Muhammadu Buhari Thursday in Abuja congratulated the
government and people of Edo State on the successful conclusion of the
gubernatorial election, and the victory of the All Progressives Congress
(APC) candidate, Godwin Obaseki at the polls.
In a telephone call
to Governor Adams Oshomole, President Buhari commended the
well-articulated campaign programme of the APC in the state, the
doggedness of the governor, governor-elect and party members in going
round the state to reach the people with records of good governance over
the years and a promise of continuity.
According to the
President, the outcome of the election clearly reflected the mood of the
people to sustain the pedigree of responsiveness, forthrightness and
diligence that Governor Oshomole brought into the service of his people.
‘‘The victory is good for democracy, for Nigeria and the people of Edo State,’’ he said.
President
Buhari said the victory was well-deserved as the campaign train, which
he joined, worked hard to sell its people-centered manifesto.
The
President also applauded the conduct of the Independent National
Electoral Commission, security agencies, corps members and electorate in
ensuring a peaceful election.
INEC had announced that Obaseki won
the majority of the votes cast, with a total of 319,483 votes, and he
was closely followed by Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu of the PDP, who polled
253,173 votes.
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