On Sunday, President Bola Tinubu congratulated Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on his re-election at Saturday’s governorship election in Ondo.

The president also commended the peaceful conduct of the process, according to a statement by his media aide, Bayo Onanuga.

The president congratulated Mr Aiyedatiwa and other candidates of the 17 political parties for the maturity and sense of purpose demonstrated during the campaigns and the election, attributing the polls’ success to the state’s civility.

He urged the political actors to allow their orderly conduct to permeate the post-election activities and processes.

“President Tinubu believes the Ondo state election was another litmus test of the capacity of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). He affirmed that the electoral body justified the confidence of the people with early preparations, deployment of staff and materials, and handling of the electoral process,” said the statement.

Mr Tinubu also commended INEC for the efficiency of uploading more than 98 per cent of results on the same day of the elections. He also praised the police, NSCDC, FRSC, NYSC, the military and other security outfits for their professionalism in maintaining peace and order.

The president urged candidates dissatisfied with the election outcome to explore the opportunities provided by the judicial system to seek redress in conflict areas. 

(NAN)