Politics
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PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday, November 27, congratulated Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, governor-elect of Ondo State of the All Progressives Congress, APC, on his victory in the Saturday, November 26’s election.
In a statement by Femi Adesina, his special adviser on Media and Publicity, the president also congratulated John Odigie-Oyegun, national chairman, APC, Governor Simon Lalong of Plateaus State and campaign Committee Chairman as well as all party faithful who put in their best to ensure a successful outing for Akeredolu.
Buhari also rejoiced with the people of Ondo State, who aligned with his own belief that Akeredolu, with his pedigree, possesses the qualities to transform the state into the Ondo of their dreams.
He said: “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 Akeredolu’s triumph 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.
He urged Akeredolu, as he prepares to assemble his team and bring the much-desired change to the people, 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.
He also assured Nigerians that the APC-led administration under his watch was 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.”
— Nov 28, 2016 @ 13:35 GMT
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