The re-elected governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has reacted to his victory in the governorship election held in the state over the weekend.
Recall that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared him as the winner of the election in the early hours of today, March 20.
Speaking on his electoral victory, Governor Sanwo-Olu stated shortly after the declaration that Lagosians have made their voices heard by re-electing him as their governor.
He said,
“To all of our fellow contestants, we want to salute you for participating in the democratic process, but Lagosians have spoken and have spoken well. They have spoken loud. Please remember that we’re extending a hand of fellowship to you, no victor, no vanquished. In the true spirit of sportsmanship, if you indeed believe that you want to serve this state, you have an opportunity with us and we will open our doors to listen and to give you a space in this government.”
He also criticized the division and identity politics that occurred in the lead-up to the election on Saturday. He declared that Lagosians will not be divided by religion or ethnicity.
“During this campaign, unfortunately, we have seen very divisive rhetoric which is not a definition of who we are. So, Lagosians, we need to come together and further rebuild the capacity, the competence, and the experience that we have in this city. Religion should not divide us, ethnicity will not divide us. Lagos will come out bigger, stronger, and better,” he added.
