President Tinubu Congratulates Gov Aiyedatiwa,Tells PDP, Others to go to Court
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for winning the governorship which took place in Ondo State on saturday. Tinubu also urged PDP and other Parties dissatisfied with the outcome of the Ondo State governorship election to explore the opportunities provided by the judicial system to seek redress.
President Tinubu who also commended the peaceful conduct of the process further congratulated other candidates of the 17 political parties for the maturity and sense of purpose demonstrated during the campaigns and the election, attributing the success of the polls to the civility in the state.
In a statement by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, the President enjoined political actors to allow their orderly conduct permeate the post-election activities and processes.
“Those dissatisfied with the outcome of the election can explore the opportunities provided by the judicial system to seek redress on areas of conflict,” the statement read.
“President Tinubu believes the Ondo State election was another litmus test of the capacity of the Independent National Electoral Commission, affirming that the electoral body justified the confidence of the people with early preparations, deployment of staff and materials, and handling of the electoral process.”
The President also hailed INEC for the efficiency of uploading more than 98 per cent of results on the same day of the election and extended his appreciation to the Nigerian Police Force, National Civil Defence Corps, Federal Road Safety Corps, National Youth Service Corps, the military and other security outfits for their professionalism in maintaining peace and order.
