By Adewale Ajayi,
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate in the last general elections in Lagos State Jide Adediran (Jandor) has said he and his party are disappointed about the apex court ruling on the Lagos governorship election results.
Reacting to the ruling in a statement signed by him he said the ruling given by the Supreme Court was not the verdict he and his supporters expected.
Adediran also ceased the occasion to congratulate the State governor Babajide Sanwo-olu
“This is not the outcome we envisaged or worked so hard for. But I am very proud of the values we share and the vision we hold for our dear state. And for the very robust, vast, diverse, people-centered and rural-network campaign that we built and executed together.
“I know how disappointed you are with the outcomes of the election because I feel it too. The frustration, intimidation, and betrayals but our disappointment must be overcome by our love for our dear state.
“I also use this opportunity to congratulate Mr. Babajide Sanwo Olu. I wish him a peaceful, development and people-focused tenure.”
Jandor said they have expressed their reservation on the conduct and the outcome of the election, by taking advantage of the provisions of the constitution and the electoral law to file petition at the election tribunal through to the Appeal court and finally, the Supreme Court.
Adediran however added that “since the election is over,and all avenues to seek redress for observed electoral wrongdoing have been exhausted, we need to cease fire, and let the declared winner govern on the basis of their vision for the development of our state and let the electorates be the judge of their performance.
“This will not in any way, deter me from continuing to contribute my quota to the development of our dear state, and towards achieving the desired economic emancipation and a breath of fresh air in governance for our people.”
Adediran also expressed gratitude to all who stood by him during the election and the litigation period. “I appreciate you all for your faith and trust in me. I thank our party Faithful and all lovers of Lagos PDP for their dedication and hard work during and after the elections. I urge you not to relent in your support for our quest to free Lagos from bad governance.