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Tinubu Congratulates Aiyedatiwa, Urges Dissatisfied Candidates to Search Authorized Redress
President Bola Tinubu has suggested candidates dissatisfied with the end result of the just-concluded Ondo State governorship election to pursue their grievances by the courts.
This was disclosed in a press release issued on Sunday by his Particular Adviser on Info and Technique, Bayo Onanuga, following the declaration of Governor Fortunate Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) because the election winner by the Impartial Nationwide Electoral Fee (INEC).
APC’s Victory and Electoral Success
Governor Aiyedatiwa triumphed with 366,781 votes, defeating his closest rival, Agboola Ajayi of the Peoples Democratic Get together (PDP), who garnered 117,845 votes. The APC dominated the polls, securing victories in all 18 native authorities areas of the state, together with Ifedore, Akure South, Okitipupa, Ose, and Ilaje.
Professor Olayemi Durotimi Akinwunmi, the State Returning Officer and Vice-Chancellor of the Federal College Lokoja, introduced the outcomes at 2:30 pm on Sunday.
Tinubu Commends Conduct of Election
President Tinubu congratulated Governor Aiyedatiwa on his re-election and lauded INEC, the police, and different safety companies for his or her efficient conduct throughout the polls.
In his assertion, the President famous:
“The Ondo State election was one other litmus check of INEC’s capability. The electoral physique justified public confidence by early preparations, environment friendly deployment of workers and supplies, and a commendable electoral course of.”
Tinubu additionally applauded INEC for importing over 98% of outcomes on the identical day of the election, describing the train as a mirrored image of civility within the state.
Name for Authorized Channels Over Grievances
President Tinubu inspired aggrieved events to make the most of the judicial system to resolve disputes, emphasizing that the courts stay the legit avenue for addressing electoral considerations.
Onanuga added:
“The President urges candidates dissatisfied with the end result of the election to discover the alternatives offered by the judicial system to hunt redress on areas of battle.”
PDP’s Allegations of Irregularities
The PDP’s agent for Idanre Native Authorities Space raised objections throughout the collation course of, alleging vote shopping for, poll field snatching, and irregularities, together with stories of no voting in some areas. The agent formally requested the cancellation of outcomes from the affected areas.
Regardless of these allegations, the APC maintained a clear sweep, solidifying Aiyedatiwa’s re-election and marking one other milestone in Nigeria’s evolving electoral course of.
Because the mud settles, all eyes at the moment are on the judiciary to deal with any disputes and guarantee justice for all stakeholders
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