Former Lagos State Governor and ex-minister Babatunde Fashola urges Nigeria’s opposition to accept election results even when elections are imperfect. Speaking at events in Lagos to mark Democracy Day, he says presidential and other elections involve extensive logistical operations across the federation, making absolute perfection difficult. He argues that the country’s election process requires thousands of polling units to carry out the same procedures simultaneously under varying conditions. Fashola also points to practices in other established democracies, saying they acknowledge shortcomings in elections while still accepting results and working to improve future processes. He warns that repeatedly faulting or rejecting outcomes can weaken democratic institutions and reduces the ability of opposition parties to take on their role in governance. According to the accounts, Fashola’s message also emphasizes that democracy is broader than elections, calling for continued focus on governance, accountability, and democratic engagement beyond electoral disputes.