Edo Decides: ‘I’m an advocate of democracy ‘ – Buhari congratulates Obaseki
President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the electoral process in Edo State, which led to the victory of Governor Godwin Obaseki as declared by.
The President in a statement by his media aide, Garba Shehu, congratulated Obaseki and urged him to show grace and humility in victory.
“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.”
According to Buhari, “Democracy will mean nothing if the votes of the people don’t count or if their mandate is fraudulently tampered with.”
He further applauded the people of Edo State, the parties, candidates and security agencies for conducting a peaceful election
Edo Decides: ‘Cabal has dealt with Tinubu’ – Deji Adeyanju, Dele Momodu react to Obaseki’s re-election
Deji Adeyanju, convener of Concerned Nigerians, has mocked Bola Tinubu, National Leader of the All Progressives Congress, APC, following the re-election of Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State
Adeyanju said Tinubu was dealt with by the cabal of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, stressing that Edo State was not Lagos.
In a tweet, the activist wrote: “The cabal dealt with Asiwaju indeed but we must thank the Americans and British for the pressure as well. Indeed, EDO NO BE LAGOS.”
On his part, veteran media personnel and former Presidential aspirant, Dele Momodu, congratulated Obaseki on his victory at the poll.
The Ovation magazine publisher urged the Governor to be magnanimous in victory and adopt the spirit of “no victor, no vanquished”.
Momodu in a tweet admonished the Governor to work for the unity and progress of every Edo citizen.
“Nothing succeeds like success… Let the Governor be magnanimous in victory by adopting the spirit of “no victor, no vanquished” and work for the unity and progress of every Edo citizen,” Momodu tweeted.
Edo Decides: Okowa, Ben Bruce, Apostle Suleman react as Obaseki defeats Ize-Iyamu
Governor of Delta State Ifeanyi Okowa, has commended the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, for the successful conduct of the Edo State governorship election.
INEC’s Returning Officer in Edo State declared Godwin Obaseki of the Peoples Democratic Party, winner of the election after polling 307,955 votes.
According to results collated in 18 LGAs early Sunday, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, won in 15 local government areas of the state.
Obaseki, who is the PDP’s governorship candidate, defeated his closest rival, Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Okowa, reacting on his Twitter page, hoped that the lessons from Edo election will be corrected in the upcoming Ondo election.
On his Twitter page, Okowa wrote: “I must commend INEC for a job-well-done in #EdoDecides.
“It is my hope that the lessons learnt from this election, will be corrected in #OndoDecides — in order to continue to improve our electoral systems.”
Former lawmaker, Ben Murray-Bruce also reacting write on his Twitter page “Deserving congratulations to my good friend and brother, @GovernorObaseki.
“I also congratulate the great people of Edo State for their vigilance and resilience. Edo State has voted for continuity and progress, and they can rest assured; Obaseki will deliver.”
Apostle Johnson Suleman of Omega Fire Ministry, who was in support of Obaseki, also took to his Twitter page congratulating the Edo state Governor.
His tweet read: “Congratulations..@GovernorObaseki..”
