The President-elect, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has appealed to Lagosians not to attack anyone, following the party’s loss of the state in Saturday’s presidential election.
In a statement released by the APC Presidential Campaign Council and signed by the Director of Media and Publicity, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu expressed concern over reports of violence in parts of the state, especially reported attacks on some traders of Igbo origin.
Tinubu condemned any form of violence against people of any ethnic group in Lagos. “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,” the statement said.
Also, in a statement, Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, urged residents to be calm and shun violence.
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.”
THE presidential candidate of Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, defeated Tinubu in Lagos with 9,848 votes.
