Winner of the All Progressives Congress governorship primary in Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has thanked his opponent in the election, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode.
Sanwo-Olu won the election with 970,851 votes while Ambode got 72,901 votes.
According to Sanwo-Olu, the governor did well by putting up a good fight and allowing the direct primary come to stay.
“I think it is important that I also thank the executive governor of Lagos State, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode for a good fight. I want to thank him for giving us the opportunity, to let this direct primary come to stay and we were able to have it.
“I want to thank him. I want to wish him the very best in the remainder of his tenure as the executive governor of Lagos State,” Sanwo-Olu said in the video.
Sanwo-Olu also took the time to show appreciation to his supporters.
“You have all worked tirelessly for the level we are now. I am indeed grateful and appreciate all your efforts.
“Lagosians, with what you have done for me, I cannot take you for granted. I will cherish it for the rest of my life.”
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