Governor Mimiko tells Buhari to abide by the rule of law

Ondo State Governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, has urged Maj. Gen. Muhammadu

Buhari (retd.) to be magnanimous in victory and govern Nigeria with the tenets of the rule of law.

In his Easter message while speaking with newsmen in the Government House, Akure on Friday, Mimiko congratulated Buhari for his victory at the recent presidential elections and commended President Goodluck Jonathan “for his show of sportsmanship.”

The governor appealed to the newly elected president to work towards fulfilling his electoral promises to the Nigerian electorate, particularly on bringing about change, which was integral to his campaign.

Governor Mimiko, who assured of his administration’s partnership with Maj. Gen. Buhari in moving Nigeria forward, also congratulated President Jonathan for calling and congratulating Buhari, even before the final tally of votes.

He described President Jonathan’s action as a step in the right direction to further deepen Nigeria’s democracy.

Meanwhile, Mimiko in his Easter message, implored the people of the state to emulate the love demonstrated by God to mankind by making His son a sacrifice for the sin of the world.