Leadership of the Edo State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress, led by Barr. Anselm Ojezua has congratulated Governor Godwin Obaseki and his Deputy Rt. Hon. Comrade Philip Shaibu on their victory at the just concluded September 19 Governorship election.

The message described the election as been generally acclaimed to be peaceful, orderly and transparent as the people of Edo State have made their choice in a very clear and unambiguous manner.

Barr. Ojezua stated that their loss at the poll stem from the needles and avoidable crisis foisted on the party by a selfish, insensitive, arrogant and irresponsible leadership.

The state APC Chairman disclosed that steps are being taken to try and salvage the well-being of of the party in the state and called upon the Governor to be magnanimous in victory.

He, however, urged all those who contested to sheat their swords and put the election behind them and close ranks with Government to ensure a seamless transition to the final lap of governance in the state without being subjected to any further needles distraction and rancour.

Chairman, APC national caretaker committee, Mai Mala Buni, has congratulated Godwin Obaseki on his re-election as Governor of Edo State.

The APC national caretaker committee chairman, in a statement on Channels Television, said the peaceful conduct of the election and its outcome represents a victory for democracy.

He said the party and President Muhammadu Buhari remain committed to free and fair elections to strengthen the foundation of the country’s political and moral authority.

He commended the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, security agencies and all political parties that contested the election for the successful conduct of the election.

While congratulating the people of Edo State and all Nigerians for the peaceful conduct of the election, Mai Mala Buni said the candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, mr. Godwin Obaseki has been declared winner of the election.

He said the APC as a governing party will take every step necessary to support the Federal Government to consolidate all the gains achieved.