Be Humble, Magnanimous In Victory, Buhari Tells Akeredolu

– President Congratulates Ondo Gov

President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, on his re-election for a second term.

The Independent National Electoral Commission had on Sunday declared Akeredolu as the winner of the Saturday poll.

The Presidency said Buhari lauded the “resounding” victory of Akeredolu at the election.

Buhari noted that the votes garnered “show that one good turn surely deserves another.”

Buhari praised the people of Ondo for keeping faith with Akeredolu and the All Progressives Congress (APC), noting that “the people know the person and party that truly serves them, and have spoken in clear voice and unmistakable terms.”

He also “appreciates the electorate in Ondo State for comporting themselves decently and in order, and for exhibiting conduct that indicates that the country is making progress in its electoral behavior.

“He also gives kudos to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for organizing credible, free and fair election, and to security agencies which ensured that orderliness was enthroned and maintained.”

According to his spokesman, Femi Adesina, Buhari urged the governor to be humble and magnanimous in victory, and serve the people of Ondo better than how he did in the first term.

He added, “When you serve with heart and might, the people respond in like manner, and we can easily get to where we are headed as a country.”