The Labour Party, LP, candidate, Ayo Olorunfemi and his Africa Democratic Congress, ADC, counterpart, Myson Aderemi Nejo, have congratulated Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa on his victory in the Ondo governorship election held over the weekend.
Media Talk Africa recalls that the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, declared Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress, APC, winner of the poll.
Olorunfemi and Aderemi, in separate statements on Monday, said the governor’s victory was a reflection of the people’s wish.
“Please accept my warm congratulations on your victory and my best wishes for your success as you prepare to take up the responsibilities and challenges of your high office.
“As you embark upon your new responsibilities, I wish to assure you and the people of Ondo State of the continued friendship and sympathetic interest of our great party.
“I look forward to working with you not only to develop closer relations based on our shared values but also to concert our efforts in the cause of peace, development, and the brotherhood of our people,” the LP candidate said.
On his part , the ADC flagbearer, who emerged third in the poll, said Aiyedatiwa’s victory came in an election that was conducted in substantial compliance with the provisions of the Electoral Act, 2022.
“Today, the 17th day of November, 2024, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Governor of Ondo State, His Excellency, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa as the winner of the Ondo State Governorship election held on Saturday the 16th day of November, 2024.
“Having reviewed the conduct of the election which was peaceful, despite the imperfections and pockets of challenges characteristic of any electoral process anywhere in the world, one cannot be left in doubt, as an objective participant in the process, that the election was conducted in substantial compliance with the provisions of the Electoral Act, 2022,” Aderemi stated.
