- Halimah Olamide
Following the announcement of the just concluded Edo State Gubernatorial election, the incumbent state governor, Godwin Obaseki, has affirmed that justice must always win in the end.
This was contained in a speech delivered by him which he posted via his X handle on Sunday.
NPO Reports that the election which commenced on Saturday concluded on Sunday night in which the All Progressives Congress (APC) Candidate, Monday Okpebholo emerged as the winner.
Meanwhile, Obaseki’s candidate representing the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Asue Ighodalo, suffered a defeat in the polls.
Obaseki has therefore urged the people of the state to carry on with their businesses, while remaining calm at it.
Following this development, Obaseki in his speech said;
“In the last few months, the various political parties have embarked on rigorous campaigns to sell their respective candidates for the office of governor of Edo State, an exercise which came to a climax yesterday.
“The attractive thing about democracy is the power it bestows on its people to choose who governs them. Therefore, when this power is blatantly seized from the people, it is not just a tragedy but a traversty of democracy.
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“Regrettably, the outcome of the September 21st gubernatorial election appears to have daunted the spirit of many Edo people who feel powerless in the face of the brute force of the institutions that are meant to protect them.
“It is therefore understandable that many people feel sad and aggrieved, but in the midst of this despair I am urging all my fellow Edo citizens to maintain calm and not resort to violence and the disruption of lives and property inspire of this provocation.
“Peace and justice must always win at the end and this is my prescription to all the good people of Edo State who feel vexed and violated at this time.
“Clearly, it is obvious to the least discerning, the impurity and reckless disregard for processes and law that was displayed in this gubernatorial election. In a democracy, there are always safeguards for addressing grievances and we hope that all those affected will seek resolution for this blatant disregard for law.
“With this in mind, I implore all Edo people to go about their lawful business and be rest assured of the commitment of our government to your security.”