According to The Nation, Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has congratulated the winner of the Lagos State governorship primaries, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
Ambode addressed the state following his defeat in Tuesday’s primary. Ambode had lost the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary to Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who was the anointed aspirant of the party’s National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.
Sanwo-Olu polled 970, 851 votes while Ambode had 72, 901 votes.
In his short address on Wednesday, the Governor congratulated Sanwo-Olu, thanked Tinubu and the elders of the party.
He also promised to ensure a smooth transition and work with the party while still in office.
NWC bows to Lagos APC result, declares Sanwo-Olu winner of Lagos APC Primaries
The Chairman of the National Working Committee (NWC) of the All Progressives Congress tasked with conducting the Lagos governorship primary, has endorsed the result of the primaries held on Tuesday.
However, after consultation with the National Chairman of the party, Adams Oshiomhole, Ebri was told to accept the results.
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