In a gesture of goodwill following the recently concluded Ondo State Governorship election, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu extended his heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Lucky Aiyedatiwa, the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate who emerged victorious. President Tinubu lauded the mature conduct demonstrated not only by Aiyedatiwa but also by the other candidates representing the 17 participating political parties, emphasizing that the civil atmosphere surrounding the campaign and election was a testament to the political maturity in Ondo State.
The President also commended the professionalism displayed throughout the election, attributing the smooth execution of the polls to the early and meticulous preparations undertaken by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He acknowledged INEC’s prompt deployment of staff and materials and applauded the commission's efficiency in uploading over 98% of the results on the very day of the election—an achievement he believes reflects the confidence the people of Ondo State placed in the electoral body.
Furthermore, President Tinubu expressed his gratitude 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 dedication to maintaining order and ensuring a peaceful election environment. Their professionalism, he said, was instrumental in the success of the polls.
President Tinubu also encouraged any candidates who may have reservations about the election's outcome to make use of the established legal avenues for redress, urging them to contribute to the post-election peace and stability in Ondo State. In his view, the election served as a crucial test for the nation’s electoral framework, one that further underscored the evolving capacity of the nation’s institutions to deliver credible and transparent elections.
This congratulatory message was conveyed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, highlighting the administration's commitment to fostering democratic principles and respect for electoral processes.
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