Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Lagos State, on Wednesday, commended the State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode for accepting defeat.
Sanwo-Olu, who is the anointed candidate of the National Leader of APC had defeated Ambode during the controversial primary election held yesterday across the state.
Against this backdrop, Ambode addressed a Press Conference, where he accepted defeat and congratulated Sanwo-Olu.
The incumbent governor also thanked Tinubu and the elders of the party.
He also promised to ensure a smooth transition and work with the party while still in office.
Reacting to Ambode’s action, Sanwo-Olu, in his official Twitter handle wrote: “I want to thank Governor Ambode for accepting defeat gracefully and also for his support and his words of encouragement concerning next year’s gubernatorial election. Lagos will be better.”
