President Bola Tinubu has encouraged candidates dissatisfied with the outcome of the Ondo State governorship election to utilize the judicial system to address their grievances.

In a statement released by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President congratulated Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of the All Progressives Congress (APC) on his victory and commended the peaceful conduct of the election. He also lauded the maturity displayed by candidates from the 17 political parties during the campaigns and the electoral process, attributing the success to the civility within the state.

“Those dissatisfied with the outcome of the election can explore the opportunities provided by the judicial system to seek redress on areas of conflict,” the statement read.

President Tinubu emphasized that the Ondo election was a test of the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) efficiency, noting the early preparation, effective deployment of staff and materials, and the overall management of the process. He praised INEC for achieving over 98% same-day result uploads.

The President also extended his gratitude to the Nigerian Police Force, Civil Defence Corps, Federal Road Safety Corps, National Youth Service Corps, the military, and other security agencies for their professionalism in maintaining peace and order during the election.