Sanwo-Olu the man who has been officially announced as the winner of Tuesday’s Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC) Governorship primaries, has released a statement praising President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Osinbajo for upholding the tenet of Democracy during the Party’s primaries in the state.
Sanwo-Olu who pulled a total vote of 970, 851 as against Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s 72,901 votes, praised and thanked Lagosians who trooped out to make sure that he flies the APC flag come 2019 general elections.
In a statement released by his Director-General of the Babjibe Olusola Sanwo-Olu Organisation, Mr. Tayo Ayinde, said he wish to unreservedly express the Organisation’s gratitude to all faithful members for the loyalty, commitments, and determination to the great party (APC) by participating in the direct gubernatorial primary election in Lagos State on the 2nd of October 2018.
Speaking further he said:
“We also like to appreciate the overwhelming moral supports received from non-members of our great party during the exercise.
Our sincere appreciation also goes to President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo and all the leaders of our great party for holding true tenet of democracy.” he said.
On the role of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), he said:
“it is pertinent to acknowledge the gallantry displayed by the security agencies, the cooperation of the press and exhibition of close observation by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) during the just concluded direct primary of our great party”
“Most importantly, we are grateful to members of the state chapter of our great party who voted for Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu en-masse during the gubernatorial primary election and making him emerge as flag-bearer of our great party for the general election in 2019.”
“We urge our entire members to remain focused and work assiduously towards the general election in 2019. Comrade Olusesan Daini, Director Media and Publicity, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu Campaign Organization (BOSCO) 2nd October 2018
To all my party faithful members and 970, 851 people who voted overwhelmingly for me during governorship primary election yesterday in Lagos, you all deserve my profound appreciation. You are the hero of our democracy. Thank you once again.”