President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the All Progressives Congress’ candidate in Saturday’s Ekiti governorship election, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, on his victory, describing it as “hard-fought.”
The President in a statement on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, rejoiced with Fayemi and all APC supporters “for the hard-fought victory after a dignified campaign”.
Buhari, according to him, urged the governor-elect and APC members to be magnanimous in victory as the incoming administration prepared to unfold a new lease of life for the people of Ekiti State through purposeful and responsible governance.
The President also commended the people of Ekiti “for their mature and peaceful conduct, as they made their choice, using the power of the ballot.”
“President Buhari also lauds the Independent National Electoral Commission for adequate preparations and displaying impartiality throughout the process.
“He applauds the security agencies for creating the right atmosphere for the relatively peaceful conduct of the polls and urges them to sustain the peace.
“He also commends local and international observers and monitors for their vigilance and contributions towards the relatively hitch-free exercise.
“The President (as a result) urges the losers to be gallant in conceding defeat and use constitutional means to settle whatever grievances they may have rather than resort to self-help.
“President Buhari appeals to all stakeholders in Ekiti State to work towards a successful transition to a new administration in the higher interest of not only the state, but the entire nation and its fledgling democratic experience.
“In all this, the people of Ekiti State have spoken loud and clear, and democracy has won again.”
