(NEWS) Rejuvinated Hope as OShiomohole is declared Edo State Governor

Governor Adams Oshiomhole of the Action Congress Party of Nigeria was this morning officially declared winner of the election held yesterday by the Independent National Electoral Commission.

He defeated Major General Charles Airhiavbere, of the Peoples Democratic Party by a very wide margin.

According to the results declared today by the INEC, Oshiomhole polled 477,478 votes. The PDP candidate mustered a distant 144,235 votes.

The candidates of the ANPP got 3,642 votes, CPC2,793, LP 604, NCP 540 and NCND 807.

The accredited voters were 667,993 out of a registered voters o1.6 million.

In the words of Adams Oshiomole, he expressed that the President had lived up to his words, adding that had the two interfered, the election would have been won by the opposition.

``With this election, the President has indeed demonstrated that he is a man of his words and Nigerians can trust him too.

``ACN’s victory today is a victory for Nigeria’s democracy and gradual liberation from the era of dictatorship.''

The chairman noted however that INEC still needs to improve on its operations, especially in producing accurate voters register, provision of logistics and the distribution of election materials.

``In all I give God the glory and I thank the people of Edo State for their support and show of love and solidarity for the governor and ACN.

The were the words from the renowed activist turned governor, sure  the common man can hope for better days ahead...

The people of Edo State trooped out in their numbers to show their love and support as they took to the streets dancing and chanting victory songs, sure good deeds never hide in the dark.

Carry on the good job, Adam Oshiomohole

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