Young men dance in front of a makeshift figure of former military ruler and presidential candidate Muhammadu Buhari in Kaduna, which was hit hard by interreligious violence during the 2011 election, on March 29, 2015. Nigeria counted ballots in its closely fought general election after failures in controversial new technology pushed voting into a second day, with officials calling for calm in the tense wait for a winner. AFP PHOTO
By SIMON EBEGBULEM
BENIN CITY-THE Edo State Government has declared a work-free day in the state on Wednesday, April 1, 2015, to celebrate the historic victory of General Muhammadu Buhari, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, in the 2015 Presidential election.
Meanwhile, the state Governor, Comrade Adams Aliyu Oshiomhole invites people of the state to a victory party which will hold at the Oba Ovoranmwen Square, Benin City starting from 3:00pm on Wednesday, April 1.
Top artistes, including Davido, Patoranking, Osayomore Joseph, Young Bolivia, among others, will perform at the party to celebrate General Buhari’s victory.
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