By Emma Amaize

THE Itsekiri Leaders of Thought, IloT, yesterday,  congratulated the President-Elect, General Muhammadu Buhari (rtd), and his deputy, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, on their victory at the presidential poll.

The group, in  a statement by the Chairman, Pa J.O.S Ayomike, Deputy Chairman, Chief Isaac Jemide, and secretary, Mr. Edward Ekpoko, said, “We reiterate our implicit confidence in General Buhari to make Nigeria belong to Nigerians and assure him of our cooperation in his task of moving Nigeria forward.

“We also rejoice with our brothers, General Alani Akinrinade, the convener and participants of the Yoruba Summit held at Ibadan in March, the Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF, under the chairmanship of IGP Ibrahim Coomaise, GCON, and other well -meaning organizations for steadfastness in seeing that this day came to pass.”

ILoT also commended President Goodluck Jonathan for his exhibition of maturity and good sportsmanship by conceding defeat and congratulating the winner.