The Time For Good Governance Is Now – Sanwo-Olu

21 days after their famous win in the gubernatorial election in Lagos State, the Governor-elect, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and his running mate, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, collected their Certificates of Return from INEC today.

The INEC officer in charge of the handover begged Sanwo-Olu and Hamzat to settle all differences with their rivals, because tolerating the opposition is the bedrock of true democracy.

He also said the event celebrated the beginning of good governance.

Lagos State’s Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Mr. Sam Olumekun also said Sanwo-Olu’s success at the polls was rancor-free, and even international observers attested to the fact that the election was free, fair and credible.

His words, “The Lagosians have spoken and they spoke loudly with their votes. The task to move the state forward rests squarely on you and I urge you not to look at what happened during the campaign period. It is time for governance. I pray God be your guardian in this task.”

Sanwo olu said, “Our resolve to lead the state as governor and deputy governor is not about our personal welfare and that of our families, but a determination to build a state that all of us will be proud of. We will not disappoint Lagosians for the confidence reposed in us to lead on their behalf. We promise to lead a government that will be responsible and that will work for the greater majority of residents.

“Whatever happened during the campaign period belongs to the past. It’s time for reconciliation and the state must move forward. Therefore, we will not engage anyone or group based on their political affiliation, ethnic nationality or whether they voted for us or not, we are all Lagosians and we will run a government that will work for all.”