By Muhammed Shaeed
September 23rd, 2024
On Sunday, the former President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari has joined others in congratulating the All Progressives Congress and the party’s governor-elect in Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo.
Garba Shehu, the media aide to the Former President, made the statement while reacting to the victory of APC in Edo State.
Buhari said, “Congratulations to the APC and the election winner, Senator Monday Okpebholo on the historic electoral victory and my warmest wishes for a new lease of life for Edo State and its people.
“I very much hope the winners and the losers will work together to strengthen democracy and maintain the trajectory of development in the state.
“I commend law enforcement agencies for the efforts that they put in ensuring a peaceful election and the multitude of election officials who strive to improve their act with each election.
“I pray that Nigeria, the continent’s most populous country, will continue to achieve remarkable progress under democracy.”