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Politics of Monday, 12 October 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Ondo 2020: Buhari congratulates Governor Akeredolu on his re-election

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Ondo Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu on his re-election.

The President also urged the Governor to prove why is the right man to take the state to the next level. He said Mr. Akeredolu must prove to residents their trust in him had not been misplaced by performing better than he did in first term, reports The Nations.

The President, in a statement on Sunday, October 11, 2020, by his special adviser on media and publicity, Femi Adesina, also commended Ondo voters for displaying maturity by conducting themselves peacefully during the election, noting that their conduct had positively rubbed off on the nation’s diplomatic image.

He also commended the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, and the security agencies for their positive roles in making the election smooth and peaceful.

“President Muhammadu Buhari rejoices with Rotimi Akeredolu SAN, on his re-election as Governor of Ondo State for another four-year term.

“The President lauds the resounding victory of the Governor at the election held on Saturday, October 10, 2020, noting that the votes garnered ‘show that one good turn surely deserves another’.

“He thanks the people of Ondo State for keeping faith with their Governor, and the All Progressives Congress, APC, noting that ‘the people know the person and party that truly serves them, and have spoken in clear voice and unmistakable terms’.

“President Buhari appreciates the electorate in Ondo State for comporting themselves decently and in order, and for exhibiting conduct that indicates that the country is making progress in its electoral behavior.

“He also gives kudos to the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, for organizing credible, free and fair election, and to security agencies which ensured that orderliness was enthroned and maintained.

“The President urges Gov Akeredolu to be humble and magnanimous in victory, and serve the people of Ondo State even better than how he did in the first term, noting: ‘when you serve with heart and might, the people respond in like manner, and we can easily get to where we are headed as a country,” the statement reads.