Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has congratulated his counterpart from Edo State, His Excellency, Governor Godwin Obaseki and his Deputy, Phillip Shaibu for what he described as a well-deserved victory.
Makinde sent in the congratulatory message through his verified social media handles, following Obaseki’s victory at the gubernatorial polls held in Edo State.
Obaseki polled a total vote of 307, 955 votes while his closest contender, Pastor Ize-Iyamu of All Progressives Congress, had 223, 619 votes.
Governor Makinde also commended the National Campaign Council for Edo State of People’s Democratic Party, led by His Excellency, Governor Nyesom Wike.
With an hashing #EdoNoBeLagos, Makinde described the victory as one for the people of Edo State.