Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has lifted the dusk to dawn curfew imposed on the state on Tuesday to prevent violence that might arise after the declaration of the final results of the Saturday’s Presidential election.
Major Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (retd.) of the All Progressives Congress won the election, defeating President Goodluck Jonathan of the Peoples Democratic Party.
Fayose in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Idowu Adelusi, on Thursday said the 7:30pm to 6am curfew was lifted to allow Christians celebrate Easter.
Meanwhile, The Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs has hailed Jonathan, Buhari and the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, Prof. Attahiru Jega, for the peaceful conduct of the Saturday’s presidential election.
A statement by the President, Ekiti chapter, Alh. Yakubu Sanni, commended Jonathan for his rare display of courage and statesmanship by conceding victory to Buhari even before the official results was finally announced.
“This singular act, apart from being in line with the best democratic practices internationally, has further elevated his status as a statesman and a true democrat.”
The Islamic body, however, urged the INEC to rectify all the teething problems confronting the use of card readers before the forthcoming April 11 Governorship and State Houses of Assembly elections.
Also, the Catholic Bishop of Ekiti Diocese, Most Rev. Felix Ajakaye, has appealed to the Ekiti people to avoid violence while celebrating the victory of Buhari at the poll.
The bishop urged the people to be peaceful and orderly during the governorship and House of Assembly elections, slated for April 11.
The Ekiti State Labour Party Elders’ Forum has also congratulated Buhari on his victory, saying his emergence was akin to a bloodless revolution predicted by the late sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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