The Independent National Electoral Commission on Thursday in Benin presented Certificates of Return to Godwin Obaseki and his deputy, Philip Shuaibu, winners of Edo State gubernatorial election.
Dr. Mustafa Muhammed, the INEC National Commissioner in-charge of the South-South, presented the certificates to the governor-elect and his deputy.
In a brief remark, Obaseki said he dedicated his victory to God Almighty, adding that one of the reasons he contested the poll was to expand and attract resources into state.
He thanked Edo State people for their support during and after the election and vowed to put their interest first before his.
He lauded INEC for the peaceful conduct of the election.
Earlier, the Resident Electoral Commissioner, Sam Olumekun, thanked the people of Edo State and the security agencies for conducting a peaceful election.
Muhammed, promised that INEC would improve the electoral system in conduct of future elections.
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