By Emma Ogbuehi
President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the election process in Edo State which led to the victory of Governor Godwin Obaseki as declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
The governor bet his closest rival, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu in the election that was characterised by tension all through. The President congratulated the winner and urged him to show grace and humility in victory.
In a release by his Senior Special Assistant, Garba Shehu, President 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.”
He 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.
