Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo
has congratulated Kayode Fayemi, a former minister of mines and steel
development, for emerging governor-elect of Ekiti state.
Fayemi, the candidate of All
Progressives Congress (APC), defeated Kolapo Olusola, candidate of the Peoples
Democratic Party (PDP) in the election.
The APC candidate polled 197,459
votes while the PDP candidate polled 178,121 votes.
In a letter dated July 15,
Obasanjo said Fayemi’s success at polls is a proof that the Ekiti people valued
his leadership capabilities.
“Indeed, your success at the
polls after a hard-fought campaign is proof that the people of Ekiti state
value your leadership and appreciate the efforts you have made thus far on
their behalf,” the letter read.
“You will agree with me, no
doubt, that the outcome of the election broadly reflects the choice of your
people, who have, by their conduct, visibly demonstrated that they cherish you
and will do their utmost to make you succeed.
“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 to them.
“You have fought and won the
election and deserve to savour the victory. 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 elected office.
“Such a gesture is not only
charitable but should also help at this time to cool passions in the wider
interest of Ekiti State in particular and Nigeria at large.
“I felicitate with you, once
again, on your renewed mandate and, as you prepare for another four years at
the helm of affairs of Ekiti state, I extend best wishes for your good health
and the continued progress of Ekiti State under your able leadership.”
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