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Sanwo-Olu: Tinubu has shown ruling party can lose election
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· September 3, 2026
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Key points This praise came during a lecture where Sanwo-Olu discussed Nigeria's democracy and electoral reforms. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu praised President Bola Tinubu's stance on democracy.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu praised President Bola Tinubu's stance on democracy. This praise came during a lecture where Sanwo-Olu discussed Nigeria's democracy and electoral reforms. He pointed to a recent election as proof that the ruling party can accept defeat.
The election in question saw a significant margin of victory for the winning candidate. Further details about the event and Sanwo-Olu's comments are available.
Sanwo-Olu's remarks were made at a hotel, where he also talked about preparations for upcoming elections. His statements highlighted the importance of respecting democratic principles.
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Category: government Published: September 3, 2026 Source: Vanguard Reading time: 1 min
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