From Romanus Ugwu, Abuja and Lukman Olabiyi
Presidential candidate of the APC, Bola Tinubu has said losing Lagos State narrowly to another party should not be reason for violence.
Tinubu in a statement in Abuja by the Director, Media and Publicity, APC Presidential Campaign Council, Bayo Onanuga appealed to Lagos State residents to be calm and eschew any act that could lead to breakdown of law and order.
He said the outcome of the election in Lagos State where Labour Party won the presidential election should not be a source of provocation.
He said the beauty of democracy was that people had a right to vote for the candidates of their choices.
He said also that as a democrat, he was bound to accept the outcome of any election whether favourable or not.
“The fact that the APC narrowly lost Lagos State to another party should not be the reason for violence. As a democrat, you win some, you lose some. We must allow the process to continue unhindered across the country while we maintain peace and decorum,” Tinubu said.
Similarly, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged residents of the state to shun any form violence regarding the result of the presidential election.
He said: “We have got reports of friction in some parts of Lagos this morning. All is calm now. There is no need for violence, which is not part of our culture.
“I urge all Lagosians to go about their businesses without any fear of harassment. Law enforcement agencies have been asked to ensure that there is no breakdown of law and order in any part of the state. I have been your Governor for almost four years, promoting harmony and friendship across ethnic and religious lines without any form of discrimination whatsoever. Let us remain calm. All will be well. We are a peaceful people and so we shall remain.”