The Edo State Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, has congratulated Governor Olusegun Mimiko on emerging victorious in the titanic electoral contest in Ondo State of October 20.
In a statement issued in Benin City, Oshiomhole said: “I wish to congratulate Governor Olusegun Mimiko on emerging victorious in the titanic electoral contest in Ondo State on October 20.
“From the results, it is quite clear that the Labour Party’s candidate is the people’s choice just as the standard-bearers of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) deserve praise for giving a good account of themselves. In the circumstance, it is only natural that one person will carry the day.
“So, I also like to congratulate the duo of Chief Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, of ACN and Chief Olusola Oke of PDP on a gallant showing.
“For me, the ultimate victor in this contest is the people of Ondo State for turning out in large number to exercise their civic right. Such engagement is surely needed to enrich our electoral experience, thereby deepening the architecture of our democracy.
“Against this backdrop, I urge you, Governor Mimiko, to work conscientiously to reach out to your opponents particularly the leadership of ACN and the candidate with a view to forging reconciliation and moving the state forward.
“My comment here is without prejudice to whatever might be the ultimate decision of ACN after a detailed study of the results of the election.”
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