Cross River State governor, Prof. Ben Ayade, has congratulated his Edo State counterpart, Godwin Obaseki, on his re-election.
A statement by his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Christian Ita, Ayade described Obaseki’s victory at the polls as well deserved considering his achievements in the past four years.
“I extend my warm felicitations to you on your well deserved victory in the just concluded Edo gubernatorial election. For those of us who have keenly followed your giant strides in Edo state, your victory did not come as a surprise.
“Your re-election therefore, represents a bold and emphatic testimony to the good work you have done in the past four years”, the statement quoted Ayade as saying.
He however, urged Obaseki to see his “victory as a clarion call to do more for Edo people who have these four years reposed their confidence in you”.
Expressing delight that Obaseki’s re-election now brings the entire South-South under PDP total control, the Cross River State governor urged him to be magnanimous in victory.
He also commended President Muhammadu Buhari, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies for their neutrality in the election.
“The election has been fought and won and it is refreshing to note that our great party, the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has maintained its total control of our geo-political zone, the South south. Having won a hard fought election, I encourage you to be magnanimous in victory by extending an olive branch to your opponents on the other side.
“I also wish to use this medium to commend the President, Muhammadu Buhari, the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC and the security agencies for their neutrality thus allowing the will of Edo people to prevail.”
