President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Gov. Godwin Obaseki of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), winner of the Gubernatorial election in Edo state , urging him to show grace and humility in victory.
Buhari sent his congratulatory message on Sunday through a statement issued by Garba Shehu, his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity.
Buhari also commended the election process in the state which led to the victory of Obaseki as declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
“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.
“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 said.
He commended the people of Edo State, the parties, candidates and security agencies for conducting themselves responsibly.
