President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday has congratulated Godwin Obaseki on his re-election as Governor of Edo state as declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
The PDP candidate Godwin Obaseki was announced winner of the September 19 election in a landslide win with 307,955 votes.
while the candidate of the APC, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu had 223,619 votes in the keen contest.
According to a press statement by Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity Garba Shehu, The President felicitated the incumbent Governor and also urged him to show grace and humility in victory.
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.”
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.
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