President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan heartily congratulates the Governor-Elect of Ekiti State, Mr. Ayodele Fayose of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on his inundating victory in Saturday’s governorship election in the state.
President Jonathan additionally commends the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), the Security Services and the benevolent people of Ekiti State for the prosperous and placid conduct of the elections in keeping with the present administration’s avowed commitment to ascertaining that elections in all components of Nigeria are progressively freer, fairer and more credible.
As Mr. Fayose readies himself to postulate office in fulfillment of the pellucidly expressed wish of his people, President Jonathan urges him to be humble and magnanimous in victory and commit himself to composing an administration that will work for the advancement of the fascinates of all Ekiti people irrespective of their political affiliations or adhesions.
President Jonathan calls on Mr. Fayose to regard his second chance to accommodate as Governor of Ekiti State as a sacred mandate from God Almighty and his people which he must discharge with immense dedication, sagaciousness and vigour to achieve a much more rapid pace of socio-economic development in Ekiti State for the benefit of its people who resoundingly reaffirmed their confide in his leadership by voting overwhelmingly for his election yesterday.
The President assures Mr. Fayose that the Federal Government will give all indispensable support and assistance to his incoming administration and cooperate plenarily with him in furtherance of the present administration’s objective of significantly amending the living conditions of Nigerians in all components of the country.
He wishes Mr. Fayose perpetuated good health and a very prosperous second tenure as governor of Ekiti State.
Reuben Abati
Special Adviser to the President
(Media & Publicity)
June 22, 2014