Buhari congratulates Okpebholo on ‘historic win’ in Edo

WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 30: (AFP OUT) Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari speaks during a meeting with US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House on April 30, 2018 in Washington, DC. The two leaders are scheduled to discuss a range of bilateral issues and hold a joint press conference later in the day. (Photo by Olivier Douliery-Pool/Getty Images)

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Former President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated the All Progressives Congress (APC) and governor-elect Senator Monday Okpebholo on their historic victory in the Edo state governorship election.

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In a statement issued by his spokesman, Mallam Garba Shehu, Buhari described the win as “prized” and “historic,” offering his warmest wishes for a new lease of life for Edo State and its people.

Buhari expressed hope that both the incoming administration and the opposition would work together to strengthen democracy and maintain the state’s development trajectory.

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Buhari commended law enforcement agencies for ensuring a peaceful election and praised election officials for their efforts to improve the electoral process.

“Congratulations to the APC and the election winner, Senator Monday Okpebholo on the historic electoral victory and my warmest wishes for a new lease of life for Edo State and its people.

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“I very much hope the winners and the losers would work together to strengthen democracy and maintain the trajectory of development in the state.

“I commend law enforcement agencies for the efforts that they put in ensuring a peaceful election and the multitude of election officials who strive to improve their act with each election.

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“I pray that Nigeria, the continent’s most populous country, will continue to achieve remarkable progress under democracy”, he said.

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