…Commend’s electoral process
President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated incumbent Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state over his electoral victory today and also commended the election process in Edo State which led to his victory .
President Buhari however urged Governor Obaseki
to show grace and humility in victory.
His reaction was contained in a statement by senior special assistant on media and publicity,Garba Shehu.
His statement reads:
“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.
