Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has congratulated the winner of Saturday 14 July 2018 Governorship election in Ekiti State Dr. Kayode Fayemi on his victory as the elected Governor of the State.
The former President who said he got to know about his victory while on transit to China on Sunday morning, congratulated Fayemi while also thanking those that worked so hard to make sure he was re-elected the governor of Ekiti State.
Obsanjo in his letter said he knows Dr. Fayemi fought so hard for his victory and deserve to savour the victory, but should remember the people of Ekiti State who gave him the victory trusting he will do better.
He also pleaded for Fayemi to stretch out a hand of fellowship to the other candidates who failed in their bid for elected office. He said:
“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 continued progress of the state under your leadership.”
