Laing also expressed gratitude to civil society organisations, who monitored the election and their contribution towards ensuring a peaceful exercise.
The United Kingdom has congratulated Godwin Obaseki on his re-election as governor of Edo State.
The British High Commissioner to Nigeria, Catriona Laing, congratulated Obaseki in a tweet on Sunday.
She also commended the people for a credible electoral process in the state.
Laing also expressed gratitude to civil society organisations, who monitored the election and their contribution towards ensuring a peaceful exercise.
"Congratulations @GovernorObaseki @PastorIzeIyamu @inecnigeria on #EdoDecides2020. @UKinNigeria team observed credible process and commend both candidates for encouraging peace. Thanks to civil society partners @YIAGA @SituationRoomNg @cleenfoundation for their invaluable work," she tweeted.
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