Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on his victory at the Supreme Court.
Sanwo-Olu, in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, on Wednesday described the judgment as another landmark in the country’s annals.
According to him, the All Progressives Congress’ victory at the apex court was an affirmation of the people’s will.
Recall that the Supreme Court had earlier on Wednesday dismissed the appeal filed by the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, and its Presidential candidate in the Feb. 23 Presidential election, challenging the declaration of Buhari as the winner of the election.
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The seven-man panel in dismissing the appeal said it was lacking in merit.
In the statement, Sanwo-Olu said the judgment had strengthened the nation’s democracy and the belief of the citizenry in the judicial process while positioning the present administration to move the nation forward in infrastructural renewal and economic development.
“With great joy in my heart, I have received the news of the victory of President Buhari and my great party, APC at the Supreme Court today.
‘“This is another landmark judgment that will enrich our democratic and political process, it is indeed a great relief to Nigerians.
“The Supreme Court has not only upheld the choice of greater number of Nigerians who voted APC and the president, it has also affirmed our belief in the judiciary,” the governor said.