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Tinubu reacts to defeat in Lagos, says Obi’s victory shows the beauty of democracy
The All Progressives Congress (APC) flag bearer in the just concluded presidential election, Bola Tinubu has said that the victory of his counterpart in the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi in Lagos State portrays the beauty of democracy.
The former Lagos State governor also said he was bound to accept the outcome of the election as a Democrat.
Tinubu also warned his supporters to be calm and maintain peace, saying Obi’s victory in Lagos should not be a source of provocation.
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“The APC candidate further said that as a democrat he is bound to accept the outcome of any election whether favourable or not,” said a statement by the Director, Media & Publicity of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, Bayo Onanuga on Monday.
Tinubu also expressed serious concern over reports of violence in parts of the state especially reported attacks on some traders of Igbo origin.
The former Lagos State Governor condemned any form of violence against people of any ethnic group in Lagos.
