Election Tribunal Upholds Governor Sanwo-Olu's Victory, Dismisses Labour Party's Petition

In a recent judgment delivered on Monday, the Election Tribunal has dismissed the petition of the Labour Party (LP) and its candidate, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, challenging the electoral victory of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in the March 18 polls. The tribunal ruled that the petition lacked merit.

Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour had approached the tribunal to challenge Governor Sanwo-Olu's electoral victory, contesting that Sanwo-Olu was not duly elected by a majority of the lawful votes cast during the election.

Additionally, the petitioners raised concerns about the eligibility of Obafemi Hamzat, Governor Sanwo-Olu's running-mate, alleging that he had sworn allegiance to the United States, thereby becoming a citizen of the United States and renouncing his Nigerian citizenship.

The tribunal, after a thorough examination of the petition and the arguments presented, concluded that the Labour Party's petition lacked merit, affirming Governor Sanwo-Olu's victory in the March 18 polls.

This judgment signifies the continuation of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's tenure as the elected Governor of Lagos State and underscores the importance of upholding the integrity of electoral processes and outcomes.

It is essential to note that legal challenges to election results are a crucial part of the democratic process, allowing for the examination of election procedures and outcomes. With this judgment, the Election Tribunal has fulfilled its role in ensuring that the electoral process adheres to legal standards and principles.

Governor Sanwo-Olu's victory in this legal challenge reaffirms the mandate given to him by the people of Lagos State during the March 18 polls, and he remains committed to serving the interests of the state and its residents.