Afenifere congratulates Buhari, Osinbajo
By Femi Ojo

The Afenifere Renewal Group, ARG Ekiti State Chapter, the pan Yoruba socio-cultural and political organisation, Ekiti State Chapter has congratulated President Mohammadu Buhari and his Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo for their victory at the last national elections.

The group took the decision at its monthly meeting held last Sunday.

The statement gotten by irohinoodua, signed by the ARG Publicity Secretary in Ekiti State, Prince Olugbemi congratulated the All Progressives Congress (APC) for what it described as an astounding and phenomenal success at the Presidential and National Assembly elections of February 23rd, 2019.

Olugbemi said "We note with profound and deep admiration the leadership role of Dr. John Kayode Fayemi before, during and after the election which were adjudged free, fair and credible by both local and international election observers."

The group appreciated the Ekiti electorates for their peaceful conduct, comportment and cooperation with the electoral body, INEC and security operatives while exercising their constitutional franchise.

It added "We congratulate Mr President, Muhammadu Buhari, who enjoys the legitimate mandate of Nigerian people in recognition of his honesty and integrity. Also, we congratulate all Senators-elect and House of Representatives members-elect into the 9th Assembly. We look forward to a season of robust, responsible and purposeful legislation, and non-rancorous and harmonious relationship between the Executive and Legislature to engender good governance."

The group implored all sons and daughters of Ekiti to vote massively for All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates in the forthcoming election into the Ekiti State House of Assembly on Saturday, March 9, 2019 to consolidate and reinforce the vision of our Omoluabi and hardworking Governor, Dr John Kayode Fayemi to reclaim our land and restore our values in Ekiti.

It added "We want to encourage the security agencies to work hard to maintain law and order and create a peaceful environment for Nigerians to perform their civic duties and responsibilities."