Lagos Speaker Obasa Congratulates Sanwo-Olu Over Supreme Court Judgement
- The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, congratulated Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on the Supreme Court's affirmation of his victory in the 2023 gubernatorial election
- Dr. Obasa emphasised that the court's decision reflects the strong support of Lagos residents for the All Progressives Congress (APC)
- The speaker urged other contenders to collaborate with the current administration and support its policies for the betterment of Lagos
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Lagos, Nigeria - The speaker of the Lagos state House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, has congratulated Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu over the judgement of the Supreme Court affirming him as the winner of the 2023 gubernatorial election in Lagos.
Dr. Obasa, in a congratulatory message issued by Eromosele Ebhomele, his Chief Press Secretary, on Friday, January 12, said the judgement by the Supreme Court is a further affirmation that the All Progressives Congress (APC) has the support of Lagos residents as reflected in the governorship and House of Assembly elections in 2023.
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"With the election battle now put to rest by the Supreme Court, I join millions of our supporters to congratulate our amiable Governor and Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat.
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"It is a victory well deserved as the Supreme Court has now proven the Election Petition Tribunal and the Appeal Court right concerning their earlier rulings in favour of Governor Sanwo-Olu.
"On behalf of my colleagues at the Lagos State House of Assembly, I also congratulate our party, its leadership, members and supporters for all the efforts they put into the electioneering just as I urge other contenders in the election to join hands with the current administration and support its policies to make Lagos greater," Obasa said.
Legit.ng earlier reported that the Supreme Court affirmed the election of Sanwo-Olu as governor of Lagos state.
The five-member panel in a unanimous judgement delivered by Justices Lawal Garba and Adamu Jauro, affirmed the declaration of the APC candidate as the winner of the 2023 Lagos governorship election
The court dismissed two separate appeals challenging Governor Sanwo-Olu's victory in the March 18, 2023 poll.
Obasa celebrates Chief Okoya at 84
In other news, Speaker Mudashiru Obasa has congratulated the Aare of Lagos, Chief, Rasaq Akanni Okoya, on his 84th birthday describing the foremost industrialist as a blessing to Nigeria.
According to Obasa, Chief Okoya, at 84, has played very important roles in the growth, development and progress of Lagos and Nigeria through his chain of businesses and philanthropy.
"On behalf of my family and colleagues, I join your friends and associates to wish you a wonderful 84th birthday filled with Allah's goodness.
"Your name remains etched in gold because of your commitment and passion for a better society. Your philanthropic activities are testaments of your large heart.
"While wishing you a beautiful celebration, I pray Allah continue to grant you good health, divine strength and wisdom at all times," the speaker prayed.
Another APC governor Bassey Otu wins at Supreme Court
Meanwhile, like Sanwo-Olu, Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River state has also secured victory in the suit seeking to sack him.
The Supreme Court dismissed the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) appeal seeking to sack the APC governor.
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