He Has Worked Tirelessly To Deepen Democracy In Nigeria - Gov Sanwo Olu Celebrates Tinubu's Win

Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Bola Tinubu

Gov Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has celebrated Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, after he was declared President-elect by INEC.

Sanwo-Olu, reacting to  Wednesday, March 1, announcement of the presidential election results by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), said Tinubu contested and won a fiercely-fought democratic battle.

Sanwo-Olu said: “Asiwaju has worked tirelessly in the past two decades to deepen democracy in Nigeria, building bridges across the length and breadth of the country. His political credentials, which are a product of his many years of genuine investment in human and national development have played critical roles in giving him the national spread and endeared him to millions of Nigerians.

“Asiwaju’s decades of political activism and democratic struggle are well understood by the people. They, in return, have built their trust in him as a true democrat and a man to work with for Nigeria to continue on the path of unity, economic growth and development.’’

Sanwo-Olu said he is confident that Asiwaju Tinubu would work hard to return the country to the league of nations where economic prosperity, security and political stability are hallmarks of development.

‘‘I congratulate my leader, mentor and president-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on this historic achievement. Beyond that, I am confident that you will, in no time turn around the fortunes of Nigeria for the better in all the areas for Nigeria to sit permanently among nations with stable political, economic and social development,” Sanwo-Olu said.

“I have no doubt in my mind that Tinubu’s leadership style and democratic credentials will soon become a major lesson to other African leaders, who in turn will benefit immensely as they watch Nigeria navigate her ways through the various paths to economic recovery, social and political development.

“Congratulations to Nigerians and all lovers of democracy,” Sanwo-Olu said.