Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, has congratulated Godwin Obaseki on his re-election as governor of Edo State, urging him to continue to show grace and humility in victory.
The congratulatory message was contained in a statement signed by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Publicity, Garba Shehu, on Sunday.
The President also commended the election process in the state, reiterating the government’s commitment to free and fair elections.
“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,” he said.
“I have consistently advocated for free and fair elections in the country because it is the bedrock of true democratic order.
He said, “Democracy will mean nothing if the votes of the people don’t count or if their mandate is fraudulently tampered with.”
President Buhari commended the people of the Edo state, the parties, candidates and security agencies for conducting themselves responsibly.
