Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has written
to the Ekiti State Governor-elect, Kayode Fayemi, congratulating him on his
victory in Saturday’s governorship election in the state.
“Indeed, your success
at the polls after a hard fought campaign is proof that the people of Ekiti
State value your leadership and appreciate the efforts you have made thus far
on their behalf,” Mr Obasanjo said in the letter dated July 15. “I salute you
and all those who worked for your re-election.”
The former President,
who said he received news of Mr. Fayemi’s election while on transit to Beijing,
China, described the politician’s victory as a huge feat.
He added, “You will
agree with me, no doubt, that the outcome of the election broadly reflects the
choice of your people, who have, by their conduct, visibly demonstrated that
they cherish you and will do their utmost to make you succeed.
“I urge you,
therefore, to reciprocate their trust by doing everything you can to strengthen
their faith in democracy and in its ability to bring about improved material
conditions and better service delivery to them.
“You have fought and
won the election and deserve to savour the victory. As you rejoice, however, I
would urge that you should be magnanimous in victory and stretch a hand of
fellowship to the other candidates who failed in their bid for elected office.
“Such a gesture is not
only charitable but should also help at this time to cool passions in the wider
interest of Ekiti State in particular and Nigeria at large.
“I felicitate with
you, once again, on your renewed mandate and, as you prepare for another four
years at the helm of affairs of Ekiti State, I extend best wishes for your good
health and the continued progress of Ekiti State under your able leadership.”
Although Mr. Obasanjo
is opposed to Mr. Fayemi’s party, the All Progressives Congress, (APC), he
appeared to prefer the victory of the party in this particular election.
The former President
had in 2006 masterminded the impeachment of the state’s then and current
governor, Ayo Fayose, from office. Mr. Fayose was at the time accused of
monumental corruption.
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