By Bolaji Buhari
The Lagos State governor-elect, Mr Babajide Sanwoolu, on Sunday thanked residents of the state for electing him in the March 9 elections.
Addressing party stakeholders in Ikeja after he was declared winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission(INEC), Sanwo-olu said he was honoured by the overwhelming support of residents.
He said though the victory carries his name, his success in the election was actually victory for all residents.
Sanwo-olu said that he viewed the mandate given to him as a call to service to improve the lives of the people.
“INEC has released the results for the governorship election in Lagos State and this means the people have spoken and clearly too.
“I accept the mandate given to me and I understand that it bestows the most profound honour and sober responsibility on me.
“I thank and commend those who contributed to this campaign. You have laboured and toiled…
Source: News Agency of Nigeria
