President Buhari congratulates Gov-Elect Fayemi

President Muhammadu Buhari heartily congratulates Dr. Kayode Fayemi on winning the Ekiti State governorship election.

The President also commends the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate and all party supporters for the hard-fought victory after a dignified campaign.

In a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity Mr Femi Adesina on Sunday in Abuja.

Mr Adesina said President Buhari urges the governor-elect and 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.

He said the President also commends the people of the State for their matured and peaceful conduct as they made their choice using the power of the ballot.

According to Mr Adesina, President Buhari also lauds the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for adequate preparations and displaying impartiality throughout the process.

He however applauds the security agencies for creating the right atmosphere for the relatively peaceful conduct of the polls and urges them to sustain the peace.

The Presidential aide noted that President Buhari commends local and international observers and monitors for their vigilance and contributions towards the relatively hitch-free exercise.

He said 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.

Mr Adesina said President Buhari also appeals 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 fledgling democratic experience.

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