Ayo Fayose, governor of Ekiti state and one of the
arrowheads of President Goodluck Jonathan’s
presidential campaign, has saluted Muhammadu
Buhari, describing the outcome of the presidential
election as the will of God.
Fayose famously raised health concerns over
Buhari and engaged in an acrimonious media
campaign against the retired general.
With results of the election showing Buhari taking
an unassailable lead on Tuesday afternoon, Fayose
issued a statement, saying “the election result is
the will of God and Nigerians , and all lovers of
peace, progress and development of Nigeria must
accept it”.
The governor said the election results should not
been seen as victory or loss for any political party,
adding: “To me, Nigerians and democracy won.”
Fayose 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 resilient
and dogged fighter.
“I urge Nigerians, irrespective of their ethnic,
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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