President Muhammadu Buhari has applauded the electoral process in Edo State which led to the victory of Governor Godwin Obaseki as declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
In a statement, the president also congratulated the Obaseki on his victory at the governorship election held on Saturday, 19 September 2020.
The President, in the statement signed by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, also reiterates his commitment to free and fair elections and urged Governor Obaseki 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 added.
He also commended the people of the state, the political parties, candidates, and security agencies for conducting themselves responsibly.
Earlier today, Obaseki, the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), defeated Osagie Ize-Iyamu of the President’s All Progressives Congress (APC) at the poll.
