Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has expressed his deep gratitude to the Supreme Court for upholding his election victory in the March 18, 2023 polls, describing the verdict as a triumph for democracy and the rule of law.
“This victory is not just for me and my deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, but for the entire people of Lagos who freely cast their ballots,” Sanwo-Olu declared in a press statement. “It is a validation of the trust they placed in us, and a reaffirmation of our commitment to inclusive governance and delivering on our promises.”
The Governor extended an olive branch to his political opponents, urging them to join hands in building a better Lagos. “There is no victor or vanquished,” he said. “Our doors are open to all who share our passion for progress.”
Sanwo-Olu commended the Supreme Court judges for their meticulous and well-reasoned judgment, expressing confidence in the country’s judicial system. He also thanked his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), for its unwavering support throughout the election process.
“A special word of appreciation goes to President Bola Tinubu for his unwavering commitment to deepening our democracy,” Sanwo-Olu added.
The statement reads in part:
“Mr. Deputy and I feel very privileged to have been elected to serve at this auspicious moment in the history of our State. We thank all Lagosians for standing by us all through this journey.
“Let me reiterate that this judicial victory will spur our government to continue on the trajectory of progress that we started in 2019, which has resulted in many achievements across many areas of lives.
“For us, our aim in governance is about service and ensuring that we are not distracted from all the promises we made to our people. The judgement will now allow us to accelerate our interventions to ensure that we continue to deliver more dividends of democracy to our citizens- in line with our THEMES+ developmental agenda.
“The ruling of the Supreme Court has ended the judicial process on the governorship election. ”
