Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani-Bello has congratulated the Governor-elect of Ekiti, Kayode Fayemi.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Sunday declared the APC candidate as the winner after he defeated the current Deputy Governor of the state and candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Kolapo Olusola in 12 LGAs.
Fayemi garnered 197,459 votes while Olusola polled 178,114 votes.
Governor Sani-Bello described the victory as well deserved and that it demonstrates the acceptance and confidence in of All Progressive Congress (APC).
In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Malam Jibrin Baba Ndace, Governor Sani-Bello said, “The victory itself demonstrates how much the people love and trust you. We are sure that you would do all you can to provide your people the best dividends of democracy they have ever had.
“I commend the people of Ekiti State for the confidence reposed in the President Buhari-led government of APC.
“I commend President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, National leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, APC Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, APC Governors and all stakeholders who worked for this well-deserved victory.”
Sani-Bello advised Fayemi to see his victory as a clarion call to serve and urged him to extend a hand of fellowship to his opponents for overall progress and development of the state.
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