Be magnanimous in victory, Buhari tells Fayemi

PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has heartily congratulated Dr Kayode Fayemi on his emergence as governor-elect in Saturday’s Ekiti State election.

The President urged him the and his All Progressive Congress (APC) members to be magnanimous in victory as the incoming administration prepares to unfold a new lease of life for the people of Ekiti State through purposeful and responsible governance.

According to a statement issued by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), in Abuja on Sunday, Buhari commended the APC and all party supporters for the hard-fought victory after a dignified campaign.

He commended the people of the State for their matured and peaceful conduct as they made their choice using the power of the ballot.

President Buhari also lauds the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) 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 commended local and international observers and monitors for their vigilance and contributions towards the relatively hitch-free exercise.

The President 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.

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President Buhari appealed 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 fledgeling democratic experience.

He added: “In all this, the people of Ekiti State have spoken loud and clear, and democracy has won again.”