Obasanjo congratulates Godwin Obaseki for his victory in the Edo State Governorship election.
He commended him for his victory, saying that he fought well and won the election and that he should work with those that contested for the elected office and the entire people of Edo State without taking into consideration the odds and challenges posed by the opposition.
His statment reads:
"You have fought well and won the election and deserve to saviour the victory despite all the odds and challenges posed by opposition" .
"As you rejoice, however, I would urge that you should be magnanimous in victory and stretch a hand of fellowship to the other candidates who failed in their bids for the elected office"
"Such a gesture is not only charitable but should also help at this time to cool passions in the wider interest of the nation and state".
"you are now, as before, the Governor of Edo State and not Governor of only those who voted for you in Edo state"
The former president further noted:
“No doubt, that the outcome of the elections that have taken place so far broadly reflects the choice of the Nigerians who have, by their conduct, visibly demonstrated that they value our present democracy and will do their utmost to make it work.
“I urge you, therefore, to reciprocate their trust by doing everything you can to strengthen their faith in democracy and in its ability to bring about improved material conditions and better service delivery.
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