By Ayomide Otitoju
Babajide Sanwo-Olu has commended the peaceful and orderly conduct of the All Progressives Congress presidential primary election held across Lagos State, describing the exercise as a strong reflection of internal democracy within the ruling party.
The governor praised the voting process conducted across the state’s 245 wards, noting that the exercise witnessed impressive turnout and enthusiastic participation by party members.
Sanwo-Olu, who cast his vote at Ward E3, St Stephens (WAEC) School in Adeniji Adele, Lagos Island Local Government Area, alongside his wife, Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, commended party officials, members, security personnel and officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission for ensuring a credible and hitch-free exercise.
Speaking after voting, the governor said the direct primary system had provided grassroots party members with the opportunity to actively participate in selecting the party’s presidential candidate.
He also lauded the patience and peaceful conduct of voters, noting that the seamless coordination of the exercise demonstrated the organisational strength of the APC ahead of future elections.
Sanwo-Olu further disclosed that he had earlier accompanied Bola Ahmed Tinubu to cast his vote at Ward L2, Ikoyi-Obalende in Eti-Osa Local Government Area.
According to the governor, the successful conduct of the primary election would further strengthen unity within the APC and position the party for continued electoral success at the national level.
He also appreciated party supporters and journalists for their orderly conduct throughout the exercise, while security operatives maintained peace and order at voting centres across the state.
