Nigerian Human Rights Community (NIHRCO) has applauded Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for his steadfastness in providing a conducive environment for peaceful elections in the state.
In a preliminary report released to the media in Lagos, the group said though the elections in Lagos was preceded by ethnic and religious baiting, this did not result in any major confrontation between the parties as residents of Lagos still came out to vote.
The NIHRCO, in the report presented by Taiwo Adeleye, senior programme officer of the group, observed that the Lagos State government made concerted efforts to engage all the stakeholders in the state before the governorship election.
“We recognize the impressive moral authority demonstrated by the State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his constructive engagements with communities, irrespective of religion or ethnicity, before the election where he sought fair and free election.
“This development contributed in no small measure to the peace and tranquillity atmosphere that trailed the election in Lagos State.”
The report further showed that the election was the most peaceful election since 1999 in the post military era, adding that there was only the report of the death of one person linked to the voters but not to security operatives.
