Buhari Congratulates Obaseki

Tobi Adebayo 

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki on his victory at the just concluded governorship election in the state.

In a statement signed by the Senior Special Assistant to Buhari on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, the President commended the candidates and the people of the state for conducting themselves responsibly during the election.

The statement read: “In his reaction to the outcome of the election as announced by INEC, President Buhari said:

“My commitment to free and fair elections is firm, because without free and fair elections, the foundation of our political and moral authority will be weak.”

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“The President added: “I have consistently advocated for free and fair elections in the country because it is the bedrock of true democratic order.

“Democracy will mean nothing if the votes of the people don’t count or if their mandate is fraudulently tampered with.”

“He commended the people of Edo State, the parties, candidates and security agencies for conducting themselves responsibly.”