Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki praised the people of Edo for their peaceful and orderly conduct during Saturday’s Presidential and National Assembly elections, but said the results were unacceptable.
In a statement, the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Hon. Chris Nehikhare, said the governor urged Edo residents to remain calm and refrain from taking any action that may jeopardize security or result in property destruction.
Nehikhare noted, “The Governor of Edo State, His Excellency, Mr. Godwin Nogheghase Obaseki, thanks the good people of Edo State, for the peaceful and orderly conduct during the general elections held on February 25.
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“The result of the election is unacceptable to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and we will duly seek redress through legal means, as outlined in the Nigerian constitution to ensure that wrongs perpetuated in the electoral process are righted.
“Just like the PDP, most of our people are unhappy with the outcome of the election and we have every right to be, but we plead for calm and restraint and urge that you do not take any action that will worsen the current situation.”
He further noted, “We must not take any action which will undermine our security and lead to the destruction of property.
“As responsible citizens, let us be calm and work collectively towards the development of our state. We thank you for your sustained support, as always. God bless Edo State. God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”
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