The Speaker, House of Representatives, Mr. Dimeji Bankole and Osun State Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, have congratulated President Goodluck Jonathan over his election as Nigeria’s fourth democratically-elected President.
The Speaker, said the outcome of the elections so far largely reflected the wishes of Nigerians to elect leaders based on credible and transparent election.
Bankole said that the National Assembly fulfilled its part of the promise of ensuring a credible electoral system through its successful amendment of the Electoral Act and the appropriation of funds for the INEC to overcome impediments.
The governor, in a congratulatory message Monday night, said the election of the President was the reflection of the wishes of the people.
Aregbesola also commended Jonathan for ensuring credibility of the electoral process noting that especially in his state, the wishes of the electorate were allowed to prevail in their choices of those elected.
“I wish to congratulate Mr. President over this election. It is my sincere belief that the outcome of the election is a reflection of the wishes of the Nigerian people. I must also add that the President deserves our commendation for superintending the conduct of a credible election especially in my own part of the country.
“I must also add that this is another call on Mr. President to ensure good governance which will guarantee better life for the people, good infrastructure, security, economic development, genuine federalism and responsible foreign relations.”