President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Godwin Obaseki on his re-election as the Edo State governor.

He also lauded the Independent National Electoral Commission for the smooth process that led to the emergence of Obaseki.

The President’s spokesperson, Garba Shehu, in a Tweet on Sunday, September 20, 2020 said Buhari commended the people of Edo State, the political parties, candidates and security agencies for conducting themselves responsibly.

The President urged the returning governor to show grace and humility.

“My commitment to free and fair elections is firm, because without free and fair elections, the foundation of our political and moral authority will be weak.

“I have consistently advocated for free and fair elections in the country because it is the bedrock of true democratic order.

“Democracy will mean nothing if the votes of the people don’t count or if their mandate is fraudulently tampered with,” he said.

View the tweet below:

President @MBuhari has commended the election process in Edo State which led to the victory of @GovernorObaseki as declared by the Independent National Electoral Commission (@inecnigeria). #edodecide2020

— Garba Shehu (@GarShehu) September 20, 2020