In what can be described as a significant turn of events, President Tinubu extended warm congratulations to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu following the Supreme Court’s ruling on the appeals challenging the governor’s position. The congratulatory gesture took place immediately after President Tinubu’s meeting with the Progressives Governors Forum at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
The Supreme Court’s judgment marked the culmination of a legal battle over attempts to unseat Governor Sanwo-Olu from office. The court’s decision solidifies the governor’s mandate and affirms the legitimacy of his administration.
President Tinubu, expressed his support for Sanwo-Olu with a warm handshake President Tinubu congratulated Sanwo-Olu for his victory with a “warm handshake’’ shortly after the President met with the Progressives Governors Forum at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.
The Progressives Governors Forum, a platform comprising governors elected on the APC platform, was in session at the time of the Supreme Court’s ruling. The meeting discussed various issues related to the party’s agenda and governance strategies.
Governor Sanwo-Olu, visibly pleased with the outcome, addressed the media shortly after the meeting, thanking President Tinubu for his unwavering support and expressing his commitment to delivering on the promises made to the people of Lagos State.
The legal battle, which began with petitions challenging the validity of Sanwo-Olu’s election, has now concluded with the Supreme Court’s decisive ruling. The judgment reinforces the democratic process and upholds the rule of law, setting a precedent for future electoral disputes.
