President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Governor Godwin Obaseki of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who just won the Edo State governorship election against Osagie Ize-Iyamu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), to which the President belongs.
He also commended the election process in Edo State which led to the victory of Obaseki as declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
In a press statement issued by his spokesman, Garba Shehu, the President urged the winner of the poll to show grace and humility in victory.
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.
“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 during the election.
