Says INEC Has Gained Confidence of the People
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has felicitated with newly re-elected Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa on his victory at the just concluded poll.
This was contained in a statement by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday.
NPO reports that Aiyedatiwa was declared winner of the election after toppingpoll with 366,781 votes, defeating his closest rival Agboola Ajayi of the Peoples Democratic Party who recorded 117,845 votes.
The President also congratulated the other 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.
He urged the political actors to allow their orderly conduct to permeate the post-election activities and processes.
According to Tinubu, the Ondo State election was another litmus test of the capacity of the Independent National Electoral Commission.
He further noted that affirming 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 commended INEC for the efficiency of uploading more than 98 per cent of results on the same day of the elections.
President Tinubu 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.
The President urged candidates dissatisfied with the outcome of the election to explore the opportunities provided by the judicial system to seek redress on areas of conflict.