Kehinde Fajobi
President Bola Tinubu has urged candidates unhappy with the results of the Ondo State governorship election to utilise the judicial system for redress.
In his congratulatory message to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the President commended the peaceful conduct of the election.
Tinubu also praised the maturity and purpose displayed by candidates from the 17 other political parties, emphasising that the success of the election was due to the civility observed throughout the process.
Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, released a statement encouraging political actors to maintain the same orderliness 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.
The President noted that the Ondo election was a crucial test for the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
“President Tinubu believes the Ondo State election was another litmus test of the capacity of the Independent National Electoral Commission, affirming that the electoral body justified the confidence of the people with early preparations, deployment of staff and materials, and handling of the electoral process.”
Additionally, Tinubu commended INEC for efficiently uploading more than 98 percent of the results on the same day of the election.
He also expressed gratitude to various security agencies, including the Nigerian Police Force, National Civil Defence Corps, Federal Road Safety Corps, National Youth Service Corps, and the military, for their professionalism in maintaining peace and order during the election.