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Dr. Kayode Fayemi’s victory is Democracy at work, says President Buhari

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President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Dr. John Kayode Fayemi on winning the Ekiti State governorship election.

“In all this, the people of Ekiti State have spoken loud and clear, and democracy has won again,” the President said..

The President commends the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate and all party supporters for the hard-fought victory after a dignified campaign, in a statement on Sunday.

President Buhari urges the governor-elect and APC members to be magnanimous in victory as the incoming administration prepares to unfold a new lease of life for the people of Ekiti State through purposeful and responsible governance.

He commends the people of the State for their matured and peaceful conduct as they made their choice using the power of the ballot.

The President also appealed to all stakeholders in Ekiti State to work towards a successful transition to a new administration in the higher interest of not only the State but the entire nation and its fledgling democratic experience.

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