Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State has said President Muhammadu Buhari should be known as the father of democracy in Nigeria.
Obaseki disclosed this after receiving his certificate of return which was issued by INEC, in Edo State.
“This is because the president had a choice to ensure and insist that his party wins in the state but he rose above partisan politics and insisted the right be done,” he said.
The elected governor also extended a hand of fellowship to Osagie Ize-Iyamu, and other colleagues in the APC to move Edo forward.
He also praised the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC’s National Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, for his steadfastness and withstanding pressure during Saturday’s election.
“Despite all the criticisms, the ability of INEC to view results as the counting was taking place in polling units is one innovation we urge INEC to maintain and improve on.
“This has introduced a different element of transparency in the way we conduct elections in Nigeria.
Obaseki also thanked His Royal Majesty, Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, for his fatherly role, prayers for peace, and for being that symbol we all look up to.
Meanwhile, Obaseki also commended the leadership of the People’s Democratic Party, PDP for its tenacity and durability in enduring victory for its party.
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