The United States of America Mission in Nigeria has congratulated the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC and the Nigerian security services over the successful conduct of the Edo State governorship elections on Saturday, September 19.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the US Mission Nigeria commended the people of Edo for exercising their franchise.
Also, it recognized Governor Godwin Obaseki and his opponent in the All Progressives Congress, APC for encouraging peace in the state.
“Congratulations @inecnigeria and Nigerian security services on the Edo governorship election. We commend the people of Edo State for exercising their franchise and recognize @GovernorObaseki & @PastorIzeIyamu for encouraging peace.”
You will recall that Governor Obaseki has was declared as the winner of the Saturday elections after the electoral body certified that he polled the highest number of votes during the poll.