Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan has congratulate governor Godwin Obaseki as he emerged winner of Edo State governorship election.
In his congratulatory message, Jonathan urge Obaseki to “rise above partisan politics” and take everyone along in his governance irrespective of his/her political affiliation.
He said “I congratulate His Excellency Godwin Obaseki on his re-election as Edo State Governor and the INEC Nigeria for overseeing a process that allowed the votes of the good people of Edo to count.
Democracy can only be consolidated to promote good governance in our nation and continent when our elections become credible, transparent and truly represent the wish of the voters. Democracy is about the good of all the people and not for winners and losers. As the election has been contested and won, I urge His excellency to rise above partisan politics and govern for the good of Edo people, irrespective of party leaning. This is the way to deepen our democracy and bring development to the people.”
Obaseki of PDP defeat Ize-Iyamu of APC with wide margin of 100,000 vote to emerged winer of September Edo state governorship election.
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