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Buhari Congratulates Obaseki, Reiterates Commitment To Free, Fair Elections

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SAN FRANCISCO, September 20, (THEWILL) – President Muhammadu has congratulated Godwin Obaseki on his re-election as governor of Edo State. The President commended the election process in Edo State which led to the victory of Obaseki.

In a statement on Sunday by Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Publicity, Garba Shehu congratulated Godwin Obaseki and urged him to show grace and humility in victory.

Buhari reiterated his commitment to free and fair elections. According to the President, without free and fair elections, “the foundation of 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.”

Buhari also commended the people of the state, the parties, candidates and security agencies for conducting themselves responsibly.

Meanwhile,former Vice President Atiku Abubakar along with Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwa has congratulated Governor Godwin Obaseki, on his victory in the governorship election held in the state on Saturday.

Abubakar said “Edo has a rich history as the centre of Black civilisation, and to this, she is adding a new history as the bastion of Nigerian democracy. This double whammy of ancient and modern glories is a testament to a people who have for centuries set the pace as a beacon of light on the African continent. I look forward to the continuation of four more years of tangible development, and people centred leadership from Governor Obaseki.”

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