As a democrat, I’ll accept election outcome, Tinubu reacts to defeat in Lagos

* Condemns alleged attack on Igbo in Lagos

The All Progressives Congress (APC) flag bearer, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, says as a democrat, he is bound to accept the outcome of the February 25 presidential election.

The former governor of Lagos State also said the victory of his opponent of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi in the State is the beauty of democracy.

Tinubu also warned his followers to be calm and maintain peace, saying Obi’s victory in Lagos should not be a source of provocation.

“The APC candidate further said that as a democrat he is bound to accept the outcome of any election whether favourable or not,” according to a statement by the Director, Media & Publicity of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, Bayo Onanuga on Monday.

Tinubu also expressed concern over reports of violence in parts of the State especially reported attacks on some traders of Igbo origin.

He condemned any form of violence against people of any ethnic group in Lagos.

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