President Jonathan Congratulates Fayose

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan heartily congratulates the
Governor-Elect of Ekiti State, Mr. Ayodele Fayose of the Peoples Democratic
Party (PDP) on his overwhelming victory in Saturday’s governorship election in
the state.

President Jonathan also commends the Independent National
Electoral Commission (INEC), the Security Services and the good people of Ekiti
State for the successful and peaceful conduct of the elections in keeping with
the present administration’s avowed commitment to ensuring that elections in
all parts of Nigeria are progressively freer, fairer and more credible.

As Mr. Fayose readies himself to assume office in
fulfillment of the clearly expressed wish of his people, President Jonathan
urges him to be humble and magnanimous in victory and commit himself to forming
an administration that will work for the advancement of the interests of all
Ekiti people irrespective of their political affiliations or loyalties.

President Jonathan calls on Mr. Fayose to regard his second
chance to serve as Governor of Ekiti State as a sacred mandate from God
Almighty and his people which he must discharge with immense dedication, wisdom
and vigour to achieve a much more rapid pace of socio-economic development in
Ekiti State for the benefit of its people who resoundingly reaffirmed their
trust in his leadership by voting overwhelmingly for his election yesterday.

The President assures Mr. Fayose that the Federal Government
will give all necessary support and assistance to his incoming administration
and cooperate fully with him in furtherance of the present administration’s
objective of significantly improving the living conditions of Nigerians in all
parts of the country.

Reuben Abati