The Senior Special Assistant to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Housing, Hon.Ayodeji Ejalonibu Amodu has hailed the Supreme Court’s affirmation of the Governor’s victory in the 2023 Lagos state governorship election .
He said the apex court judgement which acknowledge the earlier verdicts of the tribunal and the appeal courts on the case has restored the people’s confidence in the judiciary.
In a statement signed in Lagos, the Senior Special Assistant on Housing described as overwhelming the victory of Governor Sanwo-Olu during the 2023 election, saying that the Supreme Court has proved that the people’s mandate freely given to APC at the poll could not be stolen.
The judiciary, he said, has demonstrated its determination to once again protect the nation’s democracy from being hijacked by anti-democratic forces who were rejected by the people at the poll.
The statement reads :
“By the judgement, the Supreme Court has shown to the whole world to be above board and that they remain the last hope of the common man.During the course of the judicial process, we were optimistic and have faith in the apex court to affirm the earlier judgment of the tribunal and appeal court
“ The results of the last election as declared by INEC confirmed one thing ; the acceptability of the APC in Lagos State and the the believe of the developmental projects of our dear Governor Sanwo-Olu”.
While congratulating the people of Lagos State for their support to the governor since inauguration in May 29 2023, he expressed optimism that the administration of Governor Sanwo-Olu would remain committed to the welfare of the masses.
” I once again congratulate our Amiable Governor, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State, his Deputy Dr kadiri Obafemi Hamzat and the APC in Lagos State, i wish them the very best as they continue to serve their state and country.
” We urge everyone to remain calm and continue to maintain the peace” the statement added.