Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, has congratulated his party man and Ondo state governor-elect, Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, on his victory in the Ondo state governorship election.
In a congratulatory message posted via his Twitter account, President Buhari described the victory of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as “a huge win”.
“The unity and resilience of our party was tested (but) I’m glad we emerged victorious,” he tweeted.
A huge win! The unity & resilience of our party was tested — I’m glad we emerged victorious.
Congratulations Gov-Elect @RotimiAkeredolu! pic.twitter.com/pmUAzbPZA3— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) November 27, 2016
In a statement later released by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina, the President congratulated the Chairman of the APC, Chief John Oyegun, the Chairman of the Campaign Committee, Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State, and all party faithful who worked to ensure a successful outing for the flag bearer.
The President also rejoiced with the good people of Ondo State, who aligned with his own belief that Mr Rotimi Akeredolu, with his pedigree, possesses the qualities to transform the state into the Ondo of their dreams.
“From the beginning, this election set out to be a different kind of election. The unity and resilience of the party was tested. I am happy we came out of this victorious.
“This is a huge win. The mood today is against corruption, insecurity and for the restoration of the economy and the creation of jobs. This is where the party stands and I am happy that the electorate has read the situation correctly,” said the President.
He called on other contestants in the election to see the triumph of Akeredolu as the wish of God and enjoined them to work together with him to make the state a truly progressive and economically prosperous one for all.
The President commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the security agencies and the voters for the peaceful and successful conduct of the elections.
Adesina’s statement further reads: “As the Governor-elect prepares to assemble his team, and bring the much desired CHANGE to the people, President Buhari urges him to put behind whatever acrimonies may have arisen from the electioneering process, and reach out to all well-meaning people in the state and beyond, to implement his vision.
“The President uses the opportunity to assure Nigerians that the APC-led administration under his watch is committed to playing by the rules, and there will be no let-up “until we see the great nation of our dreams in all spheres of national development.”
