The Lagos state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has declared Babajide Sanwo-Olu as winner of the gubernatorial primary election which was held in various wards on Tuesday.

Lagos state APC chairman, Tunji Balogun made this announcement declaration at the state headquarters of the party in Ogba, Ikeja, on Tuesday night.

According to him, Sanwo-Olu polled 970,851 votes to defeat Ambode who secured 72,901 votes.

Lagos state APC governorship aspirant, Babajide Sanwo-Olu

Recall that the National Working Committee of the party had declared the election null and void as a result of the open ballot mode used.

However, Balogun disagreed with Ebri, saying the exercise went in a smooth manner.

“We were preparing for the election on the 1st of October before the cancellation was announced. The same thing was done again today but we were in the queue for most part of the day and I have observed that the elections have been free fair and transparent.

“It was direct primary, truly direct. Human beings were counted, not phones, not ballot papers. It would have been very painful to disenfranchise 1.5 million Lagosians who are members of APC who took part in today’s primary.

“I commend and salute them for their doggedness and forthrightness. The results have started come in and we waited till we got the last result”, he said.

Meanwhile, the National chairman of the party, Adams Oshiomhole affirmed the results.