The declaration of the incumbent Lagos State governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu as the victor of the state's gubernatorial elections has drawn criticism from the Lagos State Labour Party (LP) governorship candidate Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour.

Recall INEC pronounced Sanwo-Olu the winner of the race after he defeated his closest rival Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour.

As a result, Rhodes-Vivour has criticized the development stating that according to results from his party agents, he won the election hence there was foul play.

Rhodes-Vivour added that he would not congratulate Sanwo-Olu as being the victor of the race because he knows he won the election and not Sanwo-Olu.

Social media users who labeled the Labour Party candidate as a "sportsman who doesn't respect his fans and the law" have now expressed their displeasure with him.

Others urged him to exercise patience, congratulate Sanwo-Olu and if he has isues with INEC's declaration, use the right channel and process to address the issue.

Read some comments below:

thebeeperfumery: "I might add, I noticed that your supporters are one of the most unrefined, uncultured, trigger-happy, hate-baiting, & abusive mongers I’ve ever seen. They’re intolerant of others opinions or choice of candidacies. Eko oni bajè. Won ti already dide."

Dr. Abayomi Okubote: "Great sportsmanship requires that you appreciate your supporters, respect the process, congratulate the opponent(s), and ventilate your grievances using appropriate platforms. All these are missing here,
@GRVlagos. Another election draws near. Focus and don't ruin your chances!"

IsaiahBashirFr1: "Sportsmanship for election ,this one na FIFA world cup. It obvious u were in support of the violence omo we done dey know whuna one by one"

ayodavid72: "Are you ready to join the queue at the court too?"

Sasky_Mali: "urchins under this post Nigeria will visit you, and we’ll laugh in the end ????….sha don’t cry or beg when the time comes. As to all the states won by
@NgLabour Let’s show them what the real change is all about. I guess that’s the only way they’ll learn"

Sasky_Mali: "Just incase you think this is banter, the bitterness of the masses will follow the perpetrators and accomplices of @OfficialAPCNg criminality and bigotry. Remember what happened in Egypt, e touch both the common Egyptians until the Isrealites were set free."

VictorOniDavid: "Why weren't you able to provide security like you promised?. If you did it wouldn't have cost people their lives. I know you are not the rulling party and its not your job, but your gave us hope"

Check his Twitter thread below:

Firstly, I would like to thank all Lagosians, especially our supporters for coming out to vote yesterday for us. I’m convinced that with you in our corner, a NEW Nigeria is imminent.

— Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour (@GRVlagos) March 19, 2023