Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has congratulated President Bola Tinubu on his victory at the Supreme Court.
The apex court had, earlier today, affirmed the election of the president as the rightful winner of the 2023 presidential election.
Governor Sanwo-Olu, who was at the Presidential Villa to celebrate with the president, stated that his victory at the apex court is a clear validation of the Nigerian leader’s mandate.
His words:
”I am delighted by the Supreme Court’s verdict reaffirming President Bola Tinubu’s electoral victory in the February 25, 2023 Presidential election.
”This judgment is a clear validation of the mandate freely given by the people of Nigeria to President Tinubu, who will lead our nation from May 29, 2023, to May 2027.
”I urge the opposition to join hands with the president to move our country forward, and I appeal to all Nigerians, especially those of the opposition parties, to unite with the president in his vision to elevate Nigeria from its current situation to where we aspire it to be.
”Let us all contribute our efforts to the development of our great nation, as we have no other place to call home but Nigeria.
”Furthermore, I commend the judiciary for upholding the truth and safeguarding our nascent democracy. Their commitment to justice is vital in protecting the interests of our country and its citizens.”
Governor Sanwo-Olu also shared photos with the president on his social media pages. His colleagues in Ogun and Kogi, Dapo Abiodun and Yahaya Bello were also at Aso Rock to celebrate with the president.