2023 Election Results: Sanwo-Olu Calls for Calm

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has called for calm over reports of friction in some parts of Lagos following the announcement of the results of the Presidential and the national assembly elections in the state.

The presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi defeated Bola Tinubu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential flagbearer, after the votes were calculated from all the 20 LGAs in the state by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Tinubu is a former Lagos governor and the state is historically his stronghold.

Tinubu polled 572,606 behind Obi who had 582,354. Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) garnered 75,750 votes, while Rabiu Kwankwaso of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) and Adewole Adebayo of Social Democratic Party (SDP) had 8,442 and 772 respectively.

In a statement he personally signed, Governor Sanwo-Olu urged all Lagosians to go about their businesses without any fear of harassment.

He said the law enforcement agencies have been asked to ensure that there is no breakdown of law and order in any part of the state.

The statement read: “We have got reports of friction in some parts of Lagos this morning. All is calm now.  There is no need for violence, which is not part of our culture.

“I urge all Lagosians to go about their businesses without any fear of harassment. Law enforcement agencies have been asked to ensure that there is no breakdown of law and order in any part of the state.

“I have been your Governor for almost four years, promoting harmony and friendship across ethnic and religious lines without any form of discrimination whatsoever.

“Let us remain calm. All will be well. We are a peaceful people and so we shall remain.”