Posted by Amarachi on Mon 18th Nov, 2024 - tori.ng
President Tinubu also commended candidates from the 17 political parties for demonstrating maturity and a sense of purpose throughout the campaigns and election.
President Bola Tinubu
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has urged aggrieved gubernatorial candidates of the Ondo state elections dissatisfied with the outcome of the polls to seek redress at the court of law.
In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President congratulated Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on his victory and praised the peaceful conduct of the election.
He also commended candidates from the 17 political parties for demonstrating maturity and a sense of purpose throughout the campaigns and election.
The statement read, “Those dissatisfied with the outcome of the election can explore the opportunities provided by the judicial system to seek redress on areas of conflict.”
President Tinubu lauded the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for its efficient handling of the electoral process, including the timely deployment of staff and materials and the uploading of over 98% of results on the same day of the election.
He also expressed 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 polls.