President Bola Tinubu has congratulated the re-elected governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Mr Aiyedatiwa was re-elected governor of the stage at the Saturday, November 16, 2024, Ondo State governorship election.
In a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, the special adviser to the president on information and strategy, Mr Tinubu also commended the peaceful conduct of the process.
President Tinubu also congratulated other candidates of the 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 enjoined the political actors to allow their orderly conduct to permeate the post-election activities and processes.
“President Tinubu believes the Ondo State election was another litmus test of the capacity of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
“He affirmed that the electoral body justified the confidence of the people with early preparations, deployment of staff and materials, and handling of the electoral process,” Mr Onanuga said in the statement.
He added that the President also commended the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for their efficiency in uploading more than 98 per
cent of results on the same day of the elections.
He extended his appreciation to the Nigerian Police Force, Nigeria Security and 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 in areas of conflict.
