A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Chief Tajudeen Jaiyesimi, has described the victory of the party in the recent general elections as historic.
Speaking in Lagos, he said the APC has fulfilled the dream of the late sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo who nursed the idea of forming the government.
According to him, although Awo could not achieve the vision in his life time, he would no doubt be happy that the APC national leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, did the magic.
Jaiyesimi noted that the feat, which was not achieved on a platter of gold was a testimony to Tinubu’s love for progressive politics.
“We all saw how Asiwaju fought gallantly, committing human and material resources to a project he so much believes despite several attempts to cage him.
“The story of the struggle is for another day, but we in Lagos APC will, never forget the roles played by Governor Babatunde Fashola, Senator Ganiyu Solomon, Dr Muiz Banire, Cardinal James Odunmbaku and Mr Akin Ambode.
“Solomon for instance showed the signs of a great leader by rallying his troops to support Ambode, and by extension, Asiwaju Tinubu, which is, no doubt, commendable,” he said.
Jaiyesimi who is the Bashorun of Ipakodo, Ikorodu, assured that the APC would do its best to restore the country’s lost glory.
According to him, having come this far, the party cannot afford to disappoint Nigerians who voted massively for the party.
He said as a progressive government, the APC will provide the people dividends of democracy which has eluded them for several years.