Fayose ‘salutes’ Buhari, accepts poll results
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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