Obaseki congratulates Buhari, says president’s 2nd term will promote good governance
Governance
By Joy Odigie
Benin, Feb. 27, 2019 (NAN) Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on his re-election, saying the president’s second term would provide the grounds for good governance.
Obaseki stated this in a congratulatory message to president, signed by Mr Crusoe Osagie, his Special Adviser on Media and Communication Strategy, in Benin, on Wednesday.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Buhari was declared winner of the Feb. 23, presidential election by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday.
“On behalf of the government and people of Edo, I congratulate our President-elect Muhammadu Buhari, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, on your well-deserved victory.
“I salute the renewed resolve of Nigerians to cast their ballot for uprightness and honesty, exemplified by your leadership and for endorsing the people-centred programmes of the All Progressives Congress (APC) under your guidance.”
According to the governor, another four years of Buhari leadership will ensure the completion of ongoing infrastructural projects.
He noted that the president’s leadership would also boost the country’s image among the comity of nations.