Buhari Congratulates Obaseki, Says He’s Committed To Credible Election

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday congratulated Edo State Governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki over his victory at the September 19, Gubernatorial poll. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Obaseki winner of the election on Sunday, which has secured him a second term.Obaseki, who contested on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), secured 307,955 votes, while Osagie Ize-Iyamu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) polled 223,619 votes.The incumbent governor won in 13 local government areas (LGAs) to defeat Ize-Iyamu, who won in five.The Presidency in a statement issued on Sunday  and signed by  Garba Shehu,  said Buhari is committed to free and fair elections because it is the bedrock of true democracy.He also urged Obaseki to celebrate in humility.

“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,” Buhari said.

“I have consistently advocated for free and fair elections in the country because it is the bedrock of true democracy.

“Democracy will mean nothing if the votes of the people don’t count or if their mandate is fraudulently tampered with.”

The president also commended the people of Edo state, the parties, candidates and security agencies for conducting themselves responsibly during the exercise.

Obaseki will be sworn in for another tenure in office in November.