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Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has prolonged an open invitation to his opponents within the 2023 governorship election, urging them to hitch his dedication to progressive governance for the event of the state.
Sanwo-Olu’s invitation follows the Supreme Courtroom’s affirmed election of Sanwo-Olu of the All Progressive Congress (APC) as Governor of Lagos State, dismissing the enchantment filed by Labour Get together (LP)’s Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour.
The LP and its candidate, Rhodes-Vivour, had requested the court docket to find out whether or not Sanwo-Olu, was certified to contest the election as a result of his deputy and operating mate, Obafemi Hamzat, has twin citizenship.
Nevertheless, in its lead judgement that was delivered by Justice Mohammed Garba Lawal, the Supreme Courtroom stated there was no proof that Sanwo-Olu’s deputy denounced his Nigerian citizenship.
Governor Sanwo-Olu, in a press release launched after the Supreme Courtroom’s judgement, reiterated his stance on inclusivity, stating that there are not any victors and no vanquished.
He additionally acknowledged that his affirmation revalidates the belief and confidence that Lagosians have positioned in our imaginative and prescient for a larger Lagos after which prolonged an invite to those that should still be undecided, urging them to hitch the progressive governance agenda.
“I’m grateful for the Supreme Courtroom’s affirmation of my election as Governor of Lagos State. An affirmation that revalidates the belief and confidence our individuals have positioned in our imaginative and prescient for a larger Lagos. Thanks all to your unwavering assist,” Sanwo-Olu acknowledged.
“Like I at all times say, there are not any victors and no vanquished. I invite these nonetheless on the fence to hitch our practice of progressive governance. We run an inclusive authorities and don’t declare a monopoly of concepts.”
The Governor additionally acknowledged the privilege of serving the individuals alongside his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, and referred to as on all residents to unite within the widespread objective of constructing a Lagos that thrives, progresses, and uplifts each citizen.
“The journey continues, and our dedication stays steadfast,” he declared.
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