The All Progressive Congress (APC) has few minutes ago sent a congratulatory message to the winner of the Edo State 2020 Governorship Election, Godwin Obaseki and his deputy, Phillip Shaibu who contested under the umbrella of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP).
In a statement signed by Anselm Ojezua, the Chairman of the All Progressive Congress (APC) Edo State Chapter on Tuesday, 22nd of September, the state APC has joined hands with President Muhammadu Buhari and the National Caretaker Committee of the party to congratulate the incumbent governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki over his victory in the just concluded Gubernatorial Election.
Ojesua acknowledged the fact that the Edo State Gubernatorial election as generally acclaimed was peaceful, orderly and transparent, as he also commend the people of Edo state who “have made their choice in a very clear and unambiguous manner.
The State APC chairman however attributed the loss the Party suffered to “selfish, insensitive, arrogant and irresponsible leadership”, while urging “those who contested to sheathe their swords and put the election behind”.
“We must all close ranks with the Government in order to ensure a seamless transition to the final lap of governance in the state without being subjected to any further distraction and rancour” he said.
Ojesua in the statement advised Gov. Godwin Obaseki to be magnanimous in victory and also provided “robust infrastructure” to guarantee economic growth at this critical time for the benefit of the good people of Edo State.
Recall that, after the defeat, the candidate of the All Progressive Congress, Ize-Iyamu in a statement issued to pressmen accused INEC of tampering with result and said that election result is being studied to determine the next step to take.
In line with this, the Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodimma has recently come out to reject the outcome of the Edo State just concluded governorship election, affirming that the true victory will be decided in the court of law.
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