President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the election victory of Edo state Governor, Godwin Obaseki in 2020 gubernatorial poll.
Buhari who released a statement through his aide, Garba Shehu congratulated Obaseki as he commended the efforts of Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for ensuring the election was free and fair.
The statement reads;
“President Buhari has commended the election process in Edo State which led to the victory of @GovernorObaseki as declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission.
“”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.
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“He commended the people of Edo State, the parties, candidates and security agencies for conducting themselves responsibly.”
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