President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the victory of Governor Godwin Obaseki in the just concluded Edo state gubernatorial election.
Buhari, in a statement by the Senior Special Assistant on media and publicity, Garba Shehu commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the transparent election process.
The President also congratulated the winner and urged him 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.
