Niger State Governor, Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello has said that the victory of Chief Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN) as the Ondo State governor-elect was a testimony of the confidence the people of the state repose in him and his deputy Hon. Agboila Ajayi and a call to higher responsibility.

Gov. Sani Bello said that with the overwhelming victory recorded in 14 out of 18 local government areas of the state, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate cannot afford to let down the people of the state.

In a congratulatory message signed by his Chief Press Secretary , Malam Jibrin Baba Ndace, the governor said “the outcome of the election was an indication that the people’s hope and trust are built on the All Progressives Congress as a political party that will take the state out of the woods.

“Having been found worthy as the most competent among the pack to take the Sunshine State from the doldrums of decay and infrastructural deficiency, I wish to urge you to go the extra mile to make the people central in all that you do.

“I am sure your victory at the polls was an indication that the hopes and aspirations of your people are better actualised under your watchful eyes. You owe them total and unaltered dedication and commitment. You cannot afford to make mistakes of your predecessor.

“I urge you to work for the interest of all, not minding the differences in party affiliation in other to bring about progress in the social economic growth and infrastructural development of Ondo State” .

Gov. Sani Bello then called on all stakeholders, especially other contestants in the last Saturday election to put the election behind them and join hands work with the governor-elect to ensure peace, development and stability of the state and the country as a whole.

He also commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the milestone achievement recorded in the conduct of the election which was adjudged by all stakeholders as “peaceful, free and fair”.