- President Tinubu urged candidates dissatisfied with the Ondo State election results to seek redress through the judicial system for grievances
- Tinubu commended INEC for conducting a credible election and praised security agencies for their professionalism in ensuring a peaceful process
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on candidates dissatisfied with the results of the Ondo State governorship election to utilize the judiciary to address their grievances.
This comes as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) the winner of the election.
In a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu congratulated Governor Aiyedatiwa and lauded the peaceful conduct of the election. He also commended the 17 political parties and their candidates for their maturity during the campaigns and on election day.
“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 noted that the Ondo election demonstrated the capacity of INEC to deliver credible polls, highlighting the timely deployment of electoral staff and materials as well as the uploading of over 98% of results on the same day.
He also expressed appreciation to the security agencies, including the Nigerian Police Force, National Civil Defence Corps, Federal Road Safety Corps, National Youth Service Corps, and the military, for their professionalism in ensuring a peaceful electoral process.
Tinubu emphasized the importance of maintaining civility in post-election activities and urged political actors to continue fostering peace in the state.
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