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General Mohammodu Buhari who was the Head of State 30 years ago
1983-85 and had failed three consecutive times finally becomes the president
elect of Nigeria 2015.
He is also the first
president-elect in the history of Nigeria to defeat a government in power since
1999. While the nation has been thrown into a sort of celebration even before
the official declaration by INEC chairman prof. Attahiru Jega.
Reports have it that Jonathan
called to congratulate Buhari while the Ekiti govenor, Ayo Fayosi sent his
congratulatory message The Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has
urged Nigerians to accept the outcome of Saturday’s presidential election in good faith.
Mr. Fayose, in a statement by his Special Assistant on Public Communications and New Media,
Lere Olayinka, hailed the resilience and commitment of President Goodluck
Jonathan and Mohammadu Buhari.
The governor said the election results should not been
seen as victory or loss for any political party, adding that,
“To me, Nigerians and democracy won.”
He praised Nigerians for believing in the democratic process, adding
that “by this election, Nigerians have shown that Democracy has come to
stay in the country”.
The
governor said, “I salute Nigerians, especially the great people of Ekiti State.
“I
salute President Jonathan for laying the most solid foundation for democracy in
Nigeria. And I salute Major General Buhari for being a resilience and dogged
fighter.
“I urge Nigerians, irrespective of their ethic, religious
and political affiliation to respect the outcome of
the election in the interest of peace, progress and development of
the country.
“Nigeria as a country is greater than any individual or group
and it is my plea that no one should do anything to rock the boat of peace in the
country.”
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