Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has been declared the winner of the 2023 governorship election in Lagos State.
He polled a total of 762,134 votes to defeat Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour of the Labour Party who scored 312,329 votes and Abdul-Azeez Adediran aka Jandor of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP), with 62,449 votes.
Shortly after the announcement of results, Sanwo-Olu, in his acceptance speech, said Lagosians had made their voices heard.
The governor also appreciated the citizens of the state for giving him their mandate, promising to serve the state with all his might.
In his words, “To all of our fellow contestants, we want to salute you for participating in the democratic process, but Lagosians have spoken and have spoken well. They have spoken loud.
“Please remember that we’re extending a hand of fellowship to you, no victor, no vanquished. In the true spirit of sportsmanship, if you indeed believe that you want to serve this state, you have an opportunity with us and we will open our doors to listen and to give you a space in this government.”
He also spoke out against identity politics that became commonplace in the lead-up to the polls last Saturday.
“During this campaign, unfortunately, we have seen very divisive rhetoric which is not a definition of who we are,” he said.
“So, Lagosians, we need to come together and further rebuild the capacity, the competence, and the experience that we have in this city. Religion should not divide us, ethnicity will not divide us. Lagos will come out bigger, stronger, and better.”
