#EdoNoBeLagos: What Buhari Said As Obaseki Re-Elected As Edo State Governor—-The office of the Presidency has sent a congratulatory message through its Senior Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu to the new Governor elect of Edo state.
Muhammadu Buhari in his congratulatory message commended Godwin Obaseki over his victory at the just concluded election in the state. He also thanked the great people of Edo State, the parties, candidates and security agencies for conducting themselves responsibly.
He 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.”
“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.”