President Muhammadu Buhari has advised Mr. Godwin Obaseki of the Peoples Democratic Party to show grace and humility in his victory at the Edo State governorship election held on Saturday.
Buhari gave the advice in a statement issued to congratulate him and commend the election process as conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC.
The president’s advice is contained in a statement issued by one of his media aides, Mallam Garba Shehu.
He said in his reaction to the outcome of the election as announced by INEC, President 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.”
The President added: “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.
