VIDEO: Tinubu congratulating Adeleke proves democracy growing in Nigeria — Sanwo-Olu

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has praised President Bola Tinubu for congratulating Governor Ademola Adeleke on his re-election as Osun State governor. According to Sanwo-Olu, this act demonstrates Tinubu's commitment to democratic principles and a maturing democracy in Nigeria.

The Osun governorship election, held on August 15, saw Adeleke, a candidate of another party, defeat Bola Oyebamiji of the All Progressives Congress (APC) by more than 60,000 votes. Sanwo-Olu cited this outcome as evidence that political power can change hands through the ballot without undermining the democratic process.

Sanwo-Olu described Tinubu as a lifelong democrat committed to strengthening Nigeria's democratic institutions. He contrasted the current situation with previous periods when opposition parties often faced significant challenges in defeating the ruling party, saying "there was a time in this country when 'federal might' was a phrase that a ruling party used without irony."

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