The Lagos State governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu yesterday stated the emergence of his predecessor and chief, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as President-elect of the Federal Republic of Nigeria within the simply concluded presidential election a brand new chapter of management beckons within the African continent.
Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a swift response to the announcement of presidential election outcomes by the Impartial Nationwide Electoral Fee (INEC) within the early hours of Wednesday, stated Tinubu contested and received a fiercely-fought democratic battle, stressing that the victory mirrored the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate’s perception in deepening democracy within the nation.
The governor stated the selection provided the residents to select their leaders in a peaceable electoral course of additional confirmed democracy as the one credible means of accomplishing energy, with the folks on the centre of the battle.
Sanwo-Olu stated: “Asiwaju has labored tirelessly up to now 20 years to deepen democracy in Nigeria, constructing bridges throughout the size and breadth of the nation. His political credentials, that are a product of his a few years of real funding in human and nationwide improvement have performed vital roles in giving him the nationwide unfold and endeared him to thousands and thousands of Nigerians.
“Asiwaju’s a long time of political activism and democratic battle are nicely understood by the folks. They, in return, have constructed their belief in him as a real democrat and a person to work with for Nigeria to proceed on the trail of unity, financial progress and improvement.’’
Congratulating the President-elect, Sanwo-Olu stated he’s assured that Asiwaju Tinubu would work onerous to return the nation to the league of countries the place financial prosperity, safety and political stability are hallmarks of improvement.
‘‘I congratulate my chief, mentor and president-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on this historic achievement. Past that, I’m assured that you’ll, very quickly, flip across the fortunes of Nigeria for the higher in all of the areas for Nigeria to take a seat completely amongst nations with secure political, financial and social improvement,” Sanwo-Olu stated.
Tinubu, Lagos Governor added, shall be main Africa’s greatest democracy and set an incredible instance for Africans aspiring to steer nations and cities on our continent.
“I’ve little doubt in my thoughts that Tinubu’s management model and democratic credentials will quickly turn out to be a significant lesson to different African leaders, who in flip will profit immensely as they watch Nigeria navigate her methods by means of the varied paths to financial restoration, social and political improvement. Congratulations to Nigerians and all lovers of democracy,” Sanwo-Olu stated.