US government commends INEC over Edo State election

The US Government has taken to their tweeter page to commend the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the smooth conduct of the Edo State gubernatorial election.

In the tweet made today, the US government also commended the security personnels and the people of Edo State for exercising their voting power

The statement says:

Congratulations@inecnigeria and Nigerian security services on the Edo governorship election. We commend the people of Edo State for exercising their franchise and recognize @GovernorObaseki & @PastorIzeIyamu  for encouraging peace.

Thanks to civil society partners @YIAGA and @SituationRoomNg @cleenfoundation @KDI_ng  for their invaluable work. #EdoDecides2020