A former President Goodluck Jonathan has congratulated governor Godwin Obaseki on his re-election as the Edo State governor.
In a statement by the former president, he urged him to rise above partisan politics as democracy is built to promote good governance and development of then people.
"I congratulate His Excellency Godwin Obaseki on his re-election as Edo State Governor and the INEC Nigeria for overseeing a process that allowed the votes of the good people of Edo to count."
" Democracy can only be consolidated to promote good governance in our nation and continent when our elections become credible, transparent and truly represent the
wish of the voters. Democracy is about the good of all the people and not for winners and losers. As the election has been contested and won, I urge His excellency to rise
above partisan politics and govern for the good of Edo people, irrespective of party leaning. This is the way to deepen our democracy and bring development to the
people."


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