The Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, has said the people of Edo State made the right choice by electing Mr. Godwin Obaseki of the All Progressives Congress to be their governor.
Ambode, who was the Chairman, APC National Campaign Committee for the election, said in a congratulatory message signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Habib Aruna, that the decision would ensure that the people of the state would continut to receive the dividends of democracy.
He said, “Like I said during the grand rally of our great party – APC, at Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium in Benin some few weeks back, Edo State, being the heartbeat of the South-South region, has all it takes to become another Lagos, and the decision of the people to speak with their votes in support of Obaseki is a signpost of their readiness for greatness and a testament to the monumental successes recorded in the last seven and half years by the incumbent Governor, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole.
“We are enjoying the dividends of democracy in Lagos today because of the decision of the people to vote for continuity of good governance and I am glad that the people of Edo have also toed that path and the result will definitely translate to improved social services and welfare of the people.”
Ambode added that judging by the antecedents of Obaseki, he was certain that Edo State was set for transformation and consolidation of the achievements of the outgoing administration in the state.
He said, “Governor Oshiomhole has laid the right foundation for progressive governance. He has been responsive, progressive and totally committed to the needs of the people.
“With the decision to vote Mr. Obaseki who is equally people-friendly, reliable, trustworthy, and has the fear of God, the people have made the right choice and I can only urge them to continue to support him to deliver on the campaign promises.”
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