You Deserved The Victory, Buhari Tells Oshiomhole: Rivers APC Also Hails The Victory

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the government and people of Edo State on the successful conclusion of the gubernatorial election, and the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Godwin Obaseki at the polls.
In a telephone call to Governor Adams Oshomole today, Thursday, President Buhari commended the well-articulated campaign programme of the APC in the state, the doggedness of governor Oshiomhole and the governor-elect as well as party members in going round the state to reach the people with records of good governance over the years and a promise of continuity.
According to the President, the outcome of the election clearly reflected the mood of the people to sustain the pedigree of responsiveness, forthrightness and diligence that Governor Oshomole brought into the service of his people.
‘‘The victory is good for democracy, for Nigeria and the people of Edo State,” he said.
President Buhari said that the victory was well-deserved as the campaign train, which he joined, worked hard to sell its people-centered manifesto.
The President also applauded the conduct of the Independent National Electoral Commission, security agencies, corps members and electorate in ensuring a peaceful election.
This was even as the Rivers State chapter of the APC hailed the people of Edo State for their wisdom in voting convincingly for Obaseki in the Wednesday’s governorship election in the state.
The party congratulated Governor-Elect Obaseki and Edo State APC for such their victory, saying: “there is no doubt that Edo people have made the right choice because Mr. Godwin Obaseki is the best man for the job. He is tested and trusted and will continue the good work which the APC Government in Edo under the watch of His Excellency, Comrade Governor Adams Oshiomhole, has done in the past almost eight years. We urge the incoming Obaseki Administration to toe the developmental vision of the Comrade Governor and provide the good people of Edo State the type of governance they deserve to continue to enjoy.”
In a statement the Rivers APC Chairman, Dr. Davies Ibiamu Ikanya said: “INEC, the security agencies, the Edo State Government and the great people of Edo State have proven that with commitment and proper planning, we can make our country great and even export our brand of democracy to other African countries.
“We are so pleased with the functionality of the Card Readers’ machines and believe that the National Assembly should set in motion the machinery for a law formally approving electronic voting for future elections in all parts of the country.” [myad]