Former President Olusegun Obasanjo, has on Monday, dailyexcessive news learnt urged the Governor of Edo State and Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Godwin Obaseki, in the just concluded Governorship election in the State, to be magnanimous in victory,
He said that this is charitable, and would cool passions in the wider interest of the State and Nigeria.
Obasanjo disclosed that Governor Obaseki’s re-election is proof that the people of Edo State value his leadership and efforts made thus far.
He commended the individuals and groups that supported the Governor in the election.
“I salute you and all those who worked for your re-election”, Obasanjo stated in his congratulatory letter to Governor Obaseki.
His words: “I urge you, therefore, to reciprocate their trust by doing everything you can to strengthen their faith in democracy and in its ability to bring about improved material conditions and better service delivery. I also count on your support of well-meaning Nigerians like me in our quest for national peace, stability and economic development and trust that you will play an active and visible role in our pursuit of these noble and desirable objectives.
“You have fought and won the elections and deserve to savour the victory despite all the odds and challenges posed by the opposition. As you rejoice, however, I would urge that you should be magnanimous in victory and stretch a hand of fellowship to the other candidates who failed in their bid for the elected office.
“Such a gesture is not only charitable but should also help at this time to cool passions in the wider interest of the nation and your State. You are now, as before, Governor of Edo State and not Governor of only those who voted for you in Edo State.
“I felicitate with you, once again, on your renewed mandate and, as you prepare for another four years at the helm, I extend best wishes for your good health and the continued progress of Edo State under your able leadership.”