Ekiti State Governor, Mr Ayodele Fayose, has urged Nigerians to accept the outcome of the Saturday presidential election in good faith, saying “the election result is the will of God and Nigerians, and all lovers of peace, progress and development of Nigeria must accept it”.
Governor Fayose, in a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media, Lere Olayinka, hailed the resilience and commitment of President Goodluck Jonathan and General Mohammadu Buhari (rtd).
The Governor said that the election results should not been seen as victory or loss for any political party, adding that; “To me, Nigerians and democracy won.”
He praised Nigerians for believing in the democratic process, adding that; “By this election, Nigerians have shown that democracy has come to stay in the country.”
Governor Fayose said; “I salute Nigerians, especially the great people of Ekiti State.
“I salute President Jonathan for laying the most solid foundation for democracy in Nigeria. And I salute Major General Buhari for being a resilience and dogged fighter.
“I urge Nigerians, irrespective of their ethic, religious and political affiliation to respect the outcome of the election in the interest of peace, progress and development of the country.
“Nigeria as a country is greater than any individual or group and it is my plea that no one should do anything to rock the boat of peace in the country.”
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From Damaturu the Yobe State capital comes a report that before the official announcement of the winner in Nigeria’s presidential election, APC supporters across major towns of the state trooped to major streets in celebration of the expected victory.
The party supporters deferred any security threat in the troubled north-east state bedevilled by the Boko Haram insurgents to rejoice over the victory of the APC presidential candidate, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari.
It was a celebration galore as jubilant youth besieged the Damaturu central round about and other major streets chanting party slogans saying their votes were not tampered with, having given General Buhari all the necessary support.
Channels Television correspondent reports that the celebration went on in other major towns of the state particularly Potiskum, Gashua, Nguru, Geidam among others.
Their joy also comes from the expectation that Yobe would begin to enjoy the central government having being in the opposition since the second republic.
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The Edo State Government has declared Wednesday, April 1, 2015, a work-free day in the state to celebrate the “victory” of General Muhammadu Buhari, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in the 2015 Presidential election.
The declaration by the Edo State Government was made ahead of the official declaration of the winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
The result of the presidential election from Borno State was still being expected, although General Buhari had taken a clear lead at the time.
Meanwhile, the Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has invited the people of the state to a victory party which would hold on Wednesday, at the Oba Ovoranmwen Square, Benin, the state capital.
Top artistes, including Davido, Patoranking, Osayomore Joseph, Young Bolivia, among others, would perform at the party to celebrate General Buhari’s victory.
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The Edo State Government has declared Wednesday, April 1, 2015, a work-free day in the state to celebrate the “victory” of General Muhammadu Buhari, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in the 2015 Presidential election.
The declaration by the Edo State Government was made ahead of the official declaration of the winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
The result of the presidential election from Borno State was still being expected, although General Buhari had taken a clear lead at the time.
Meanwhile, the Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has invited the people of the state to a victory party which would hold on Wednesday, at the Oba Ovoranmwen Square, Benin, the state capital.
Top artistes, including Davido, Patoranking, Osayomore Joseph, Young Bolivia, among others, would perform at the party to celebrate General Buhari’s victory.
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The Edo State Government has declared Wednesday, April 1, 2015, a work-free day in the state to celebrate the “victory” of General Muhammadu Buhari, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), in the 2015 Presidential election.
The declaration by the Edo State Government was made ahead of the official declaration of the winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
The result of the presidential election from Borno State was still being expected, although General Buhari had taken a clear lead at the time.
Meanwhile, the Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, has invited the people of the state to a victory party which would hold on Wednesday, at the Oba Ovoranmwen Square, Benin, the state capital.
Top artistes, including Davido, Patoranking, Osayomore Joseph, Young Bolivia, among others, would perform at the party to celebrate General Buhari’s victory.
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The presidential candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the 2015 election, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Buhari (rtd.), has expressed gratitude to Nigerians for voting him and his party to steer the ship of state for the next four years.
Buhari said this in an interim message of thanks and gratitude to Nigerians in Abuja on Tuesday.
This was contained in a statement by the Director of Media and Publicity of the APC Presidential Campaign Organisation, Malam Garba Shehu.
In the message, Buhari thanked Nigerians “for choosing him and his party over and above the PDP and their candidate, the incumbent President, Dr Jonathan Goodluck.”
The APC statement said it “declared victory after Dr. Jonathan called General Buhari at 5.15pm to make a concession and congratulate the winner.
Shehu quoted Buhari as saying the mood of the country as well as its current state, did not warrant the type of wild celebrations reportedly going on in some cities across the country.
“Buhari said anybody happy with the victory of the APC in the presidential election will not be involved in the molestation of opponents or the destruction of their property.
“He or she is not with me, whoever does that,” Buhari curtly said.
He is expected to make a major acceptance speech as soon as the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission declares the final results in which Buhari is expected to be declared winner.
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STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT GOODLUCK EBELE JONATHAN AFTER THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE RESULTS OF PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION 2015
Fellow Nigerians,
I thank you all for turning out en-masse for the March 28 General Elections.
I promised the country free and fair elections. I have kept my word. I have also expanded the space for Nigerians to participate in the democratic process. That is one legacy I will like to see endure.
Although some people have expressed mixed feelings about the results announced by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), I urge those who may feel aggrieved to follow due process based on our constitution and our electoral laws, in seeking redress.
As I have always affirmed, nobody’s ambition is worth the blood of any Nigerian. The unity, stability and progress of our dear country is more important than anything else.
I congratulate all Nigerians for successfully going through the process of the March 28th General Elections with the commendable enthusiasm and commitment that was demonstrated nationwide.
I also commend the Security Services for their role in ensuring that the elections were mostly peaceful and violence-free.
To my colleagues in the PDP, I thank you for your support. Today, the PDP should be celebrating rather than mourning. We have established a legacy of democratic freedom, transparency, economic growth and free and fair elections.
For the past 16 years, we have steered the country away from ethnic and regional politics. We created a Pan-Nigerian political party and brought home to our people the realities of economic development and social transformation.
Through patriotism and diligence, we have built the biggest and most patriotic party in Nigerian history. We must stand together as a party and look to the future with renewed optimism.
I thank all Nigerians once again for the great opportunity I was given to lead this country and assure you that I will continue
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