President Bola Tinubu has called on candidates dissatisfied with the results of the Ondo State governorship election to utilize the judicial system to address their grievances,Daily Trust reports
In a congratulatory message to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC), President Tinubu praised the peaceful conduct of the election process.
He also commended the candidates of the 17 political parties for their maturity and sense of purpose during the campaigns and election, attributing the success of the exercise to the civility displayed in the state.
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, emphasized the need for political actors to uphold orderly conduct in post-election activities. “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 described the Ondo State election as a litmus test for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and expressed satisfaction with the electoral body’s performance. He noted INEC’s early preparations, efficient deployment of staff and materials, and timely handling of the electoral process.
The President further applauded INEC for successfully uploading over 98% of results on the same day of the election.
Additionally, he extended his gratitude to the Nigerian Police Force, National Civil Defence Corps, Federal Road Safety Corps, National Youth Service Corps, the military, and other security agencies for their professionalism in maintaining peace and order during the exercise.
