Edo election: It was victory for Nigeria’s democracy – APC congratulates Obaseki

The nationwide physique of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has congratulated the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Occasion, PDP, within the September 19 governorship election in Edo Governor Godwin Obaseki on his re-election.

Governor Mai Mala Buni, the Chairman, the APC Nationwide Caretaker Committee stated in a press release that the peaceable conduct of the election and its consequence represents a victory for Nigeria’s democracy.

He stated the occasion and the president stay dedicated to free and honest elections to strengthen the muse of the nation’s political and ethical authority.

He recommended INEC, safety companies, and all political events that contested the election for the profitable conduct of the election.

He additionally recommended the occasion’s flagbearer Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu for his tenacity and management whereas appreciating the efforts of the rapid previous nationwide chairman of the occasion, Adams Oshiomhole, and different members for demonstrating unwavering help for the occasion and its candidate within the election.

Governor Buni added that it’s time to unite to maneuver the nation’s democracy ahead and put an finish to the period when the electoral contest turns into warfare.a

The assertion reads:

The September 19, 2020 Edo State Governorship election is over, the winner has been declared by the Unbiased Nationwide Electoral Fee (INEC) within the particular person of the Mr. Godwin Obaseki, candidate of the Folks Democratic Occasion (PDP).

We hereby congratulate the winner of the election, the folks of Edo State and all Nigerians. The peaceable conduct of the election and its consequence signify victory for Nigeria’s democracy

As a celebration, we be part of our chief, President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR, to affirm our ‘dedication to free and honest elections’ so as to strengthen ‘the muse for our political and ethical authority’.

We commend INEC, our safety companies and all political events that contested the election for the profitable conduct of the election.

As a governing occasion, we’ll take each step essential to help the Federal Authorities to consolidate all of the positive aspects achieved.