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  • Lagos East APC to Sanwo-Olu: Give us SSG

    Lagos East All Progressives Congress (APC) leaders yesterday urged the governorship candidate, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, to compensate the district with the position of Secretary to Government, if elected in next year’s election.

    The elders, led by Chief Busura Alebiosu, said Sanwo-Olu is spending the remaining term meant for the Lagos East, adding that the district deserves the slot because the governor is from Lagos Central and the deputy is likely to come from the Lagos West.

    A party elder, Senator Tony Adefuye, who spoke on their behalf during the “thank you” visit of the flag bearer to the district, urged him to shun vindictiveness, if he gets to power.

    Although the flag bearer and the party have not officially announced the name of Sanwo-Olu’s running mate, Adefuye asked from the candidate why he was not accompanied by his “deputy.”

    Reminded that the man likely to emerge as the running mate has tentacles in the three districts; his father being from the West, his grandparents from the East and his mother from the Central, the Third Republic senator disagreed, insisting that Lagos East deserved special compensation.

    Adefuye, who congratulated Sanwo-Olu for his victory at the primary, said he will also be congratulated when he wins the February, next year’s poll.

    He added: “This term you are going to spend is a term for the East. You need to compensate us. We in the East voted for you. The votes from us equalled or were more than the votes from the West and Central. Epe voted from their son. This is understandable. Please, don’t forget us when you get in. The governor is from the Central. The deputy governor is from the West. The Secretary to Government must come from the East.”

    Sanwo-Olu stormed the Funplex Resort, along CMD Road, Shangisha venue where party elders and leaders from Ikorodu, Kosofe, Epe, Ibeju-Lekki and Somolu converged. He was accompanied by his campaign manager, Tayo Ayinde, Cardinal James Odunmbaku, Abdullahi Enilolobo, Dr. Tola Kasali, Bayo Ajisebutu, Sesan Daini and Gboyega Akosile.

    Party leaders who received the candidate included former Deputy Governor Prince Abiodun Ogunleye, Second Republic Secretary to Government Olorunfunmi Basorun, former Transport Commissioner Alhaji Lanre Rasak, Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs Commissioner Muslim Folami, former House of Assembly Speakers Yemi Ikuforiji and Joko Pelumi, former Housing Commissioner Dele Onabokun, former Agriculture Commissioner and Lagos APC Vice Chairman (East) Ashipa Kaoli Olusanya, House of Representative member Prince Rotimi Agunsoye, House of Assembly member Tunde Braimoh, Ajiroba Wale Mogaji, Ademorin Kuye, Abiodun Salam, Yetunde Arobieke, Kafila Ogbara, Goriola Ogbara, Pa Banire, Tunde Temionu, Alabi Macfoy, Yeye Gbadebo, Chief S.A Oyedele, Bode Oyedele, and Sesan Olanrewaju.

    Thanking God for his success at the direct primary, Sanwo-Olu also thanked Asiwaju Bola Tinubu for his support, praying that God should give him long life.

    He apologised profusely to the party faithful for his inability to visit all of them before the shadow poll, citing time constraints and other challenges.

    Sanwo-Olu observed that, despite the omission, the district voted for him en masse at the primary in demonstration of their love and loyalty to the party.

    The former commissioner called for unity and understanding ahead of next year’s polls, urging every member to put the primary behind and face the proposed elections with optimism and enthusiasm.

    He said: “For those who did not vote for me, let us embrace ourselves. APC is a team. We must work together for victory.”

    Reflecting on the competitive primary, Sanwo-Olu advised those aspirants who failed to get party tickets not to see the transient setback as the end of their political career.

    He said: “United we stand, disunited we fall. We need to heal the wound of defeat and give ourselves a sense of belonging. The aggrieved should be pacified. I will like to meet with those aspirants and bring all of them on board.”

    Sanwo-Olu promised to set up an all-inclusive government, adding that extensive consultation and participatory process will be its hallmark.

    He stressed: “Some people don’t need anything; they just want access to the governor to give their views. The members of the party will take ownership of the government. That is the government of the people, by the people and for the people”.

    Urging party members to intensify the door-to-door mobilisation, Sanwo-Olu added: “Tell our members and those who are not our members that a new dawn is imminent and that people should get ready with their PVCs. It is not going to be a campaign of mouth. We should reach out to the poor people at the grassroots in Alimoso, Badagry, Ibeju-Lekki, Kosofe and Mile Two, and let them savour dividends of democracy.

    “If you walk with people, you will walk far. I want to walk far. The greatest dividend is good governance. Around 2005 or 2006, I was described as “sellable.” I am a product you can sell.”

    Ayinde said: “Our in-coming governor of Lagos State has come to say thank you to you. Despite the short time and the fact that he could not go round Lagos State before the primary, you voted for him. He is thanking you for what you are going to do for him in 2019. He appreciates your loyalty and steadfastness to the party. “

    Basorun, a lawyer and retired banker, charged the members to gird their loins, stressing that the battle must be won net year.

    He said: “We are going to the field to work and succeed. Sanwo-Olu has told us what we should do. As from today, let us do away with euphoria. Let us be prepared to work. Let there be unity. I am for Paul, you are for Apollo. That should not happen.”

    Turning to Sanwo-Olu, the party elder said: “You have to be in the party. The state governor don’t attend the state exco of the party. They don’t attend meetings. That is where to get the message and feedback. Find time to attend the state exco meeting.

    “When we were in government, every week, we went to the people, we held meetings. God will guide you. Try to hold a meeting with the APC leaders from the East under the leadership of Chief Alebiosu. Some issues are better discussed at that level.”

    Seriki-Bamu advised Sanwo-Olu not to take any action, based on lies and rumours, adding that these vices are associated with politics. He also advised the flag bearer not to abandon the developmental programmes being implemented in Epe by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode.

    Seriki-Bamu also urged Sanwo-Olu not to forget the elders and leaders who work for his victory after the election.

    He stressed: “I thank God for you. I also thank Asiwaju Tinubu. When you get there, don’t forget us. Tinubu was accessible. So, try to make yourself accessible. If people work for you and you turn against them, people will not be happy. If anybody says anything to you, don’t act on lies and rumours. Call the person and investigate the allegations. Don’t forget Epe. Don’t abandon the projects going on in Epe.”

  • We will run a listening government – Sanwo-Olu

    The All Progressives Party, APC governorship candidate for the 2019 election, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Thursday said his administration will be a listening one, which main target shall be to deliver the greatest good to the greatest number of people.

    Sanwo-Olu made this declaration when he paid a ‘thank you’ visit to party leaders and members at the Iru/Victoria Isand Local Council Development Area Secretariat, in Victoria Island, Lagos.

    Speaking before a whole lot of senior party leaders, including Prince Tajudeen Oluyole Olusi, Cardinal Odunbaku, Senator Muniru Muse, Mr Joe Igbokwe and a host of others, the former Commissioner of Commissioner for Commerce and Training said, “I am reiterating it, our government will be a listening government. Our government will be a government that will look at the party and the party manifesto. We will not condone wastages and we will ensure that we deliver the greatest good to the greatest number,”

    Sanwo-Olu thanked the party members for responding within such short notice to elect him at the recent governorship primary held across Lagos, saying ‘I cannot thank you enough.’

    Read Also: Ambode congatulates Sanwo-Olu

    He apologized for whatever shortcoming he may have displayed in the past and asked all party members to support the campaign, which he said must reach at least one million households.

    “We must raise enough funds to reach at least one million households, which by implication means we would have reached at least six million Lagosians,” he said.

    Sanwo-Olu, who spoke in Yoruba and English, also expressed his desire to get to the grassroots across the state, saying that these were the people who supported him even when they had never met or seen him before.

    “I saw a woman in Alimosho, who was carrying my banner; she has never met me before. I saw another woman in Badagry, who also carried a banner bearing my image and chanting, ‘Sanwo ni o, Sanwo ni o’, who also has never seen or met me before. These are the people I intend to reach out to, both during the campaign and after the election, so they can feel the impact of government.”

    Also speaking, Mr Babafemi Hamzat, who competed with Sanwo-Olu at the primaries said the major task before the members now is to target a minimum 50 percent of the total 6.5milion Lagos registered voters.

    Hamzat was corroborating Tayo Ayinde, the Director General of the Babajide Olushola Sanwo-Olu Campaign Organisation BOSCO, who charged members to gear up for a bigger battle as “the general is where we have the biggest challenge.”

    Lagos APC chieftain, Prince Olusi also charged the governorship aspirant to work for the people and not be distant. He equally charged close allies of the Sanwo-Olu and those who may be lucky to eventually work with him in office to always call him to order and show him the right way.

  • Diaspora APC hails Sanwo-Olu

    Members of United Kingdom All Progressives Congress (APC) Lagos State office have described of Babajide Sanwo-Olu as the party flag bearer as round peg in round hole.

    According to UK APC chairman, Tayo Shodeinde, the electorates have freely expressed their choice, noting that the use of direct primary to pick a party flag bearer would entrench democracy.

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    He said Sanwo-Olu had served three administration in the state, stressing that the candidate had experience and exposure to take Lagos to greater height.

    “Sanwo-Olu you have served in three administrations in Lagos State and we are proud of your exemplary record as an astute administrator par excellence, who will bring all this experience to bear as when you take the helm of affairs.

    “This diaspora arm of the party, Lagos State APC UK has always played a crucial role in progressive and developmental politics in Lagos State for many years during struggles and it is against this backdrop we recognize you as a progressive and willing to stand with you shoulder to shoulder.

    “We truly appreciate you and we fully throw our weight behind your quest to become the Governor of Lagos State. Please be rest assured that we will do all within our power to support you in your quest to consolidate and continue the good works of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode in the aftermath of general elections.

    “May we also seize this opportunity to extend an invitation to you to visit us in the UK to share with us your vison for Lagos State. As such it would be most appreciated if you would let us know by way of reply your availability to visit us in the UK,” he said.

  • Gbadamosi emerges Lagos ADP guber candidate

    Real estate developer, Mr Babatunde Gbadamosi, has emerged as the Lagos State gubernatorial candidate of the Action Democratic Party (ADP) for the 2019 election.

    Gbadamosi’s election was ratified by ADP members during the party’s primaries at its Lagos State Secretariat on Saturday.

    The Chairman, ADP, Lagos State, Mr Bolaji Adewale, said Gbadamosi, who was unopposed, scored a total of 119,919 votes during the primaries conducted across the 20 Local Government Areas of the state.

    Adewale thanked the party chieftains and supporters for the peaceful conduct of all primaries.

    He noted that ADP was the first party to adopt direct primaries in Nigeria as enshrined in its constitution.

    The chairman said the party would continue to come up with innovative ideas that would deepen democracy and governance in Nigeria.

    In his acceptance speech, Gbadamosi , who is the Managing Director of Redbricks Homes International Limited, thanked ADP members for giving him the privilege of contesting for the governorship position under the party’s platform.

    Gbadamosi said he was joining the race to rescue Lagos State from the “captivity” of godfatherism, mediocre governance and mismanagement of tax payers money.

    “The moment of truth is here. Today, we are formally entering the race to lead our dear state on the platform of our great party, the ADP.

    “After today, I will be presenting the Gbadamosi Plan for Lagos. It is a comprehensive document that touches on all aspects of our lives as Lagosians.

    “It touches on our individual and collective destiny as people of Lagos and the legacies we hope to bequeath to our children and our generation yet unborn, “he said.

    Read Also: 2019: ADP aspirant pulls out of guber race in Niger

    According to him, the plan aims to address crucial areas such as public education, health care, transportation, affordable housing, among others which have deteriorated in the state.

    Gbadamosi said apart from having the prerequisite experience and qualifications to govern the state, he would assemble a team of professionals to administer over key areas to fast track its development.

    He expressed optimism that he would be victorious in the election because the people of Lagos were disappointed with the performance of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at both the federal and state levels.

    “My appeal to you is that you should join me today. Let us rewrite our future to one of our own dreams and reject the greed of godfathers.

    “I solemnly promise all Lagosians today that I will take Lagos Beyond Ordinary Governance, ” he said.

    Gbadamosi will be contesting against several candidates including Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu of the APC and Mr Jimi Agbaje of the PDP in the 2019 governoship poll.

    NAN

  • Lagos Guber Primary: I stand by party’s decision, Dep Gov

    Lagos State Deputy Governor Dr. Idiat Oluranti Adebule on Tuesday said she voted for Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu during the Governorship Primaries because that was the decision of All Progressives Congress (APC) members in the state.

    She said party members in Iba Local Council Development Area constituency where she cast her vote have voted in line with the dictates of the party.

    According to her, the supremacy of the party on the primary is sacrosanct, adding that she totally aligned with the dictate and position of the party, promising that she would support whoever emerged as the winner of the primary election.

    ‘’ I have no doubt that anybody that emerged today as the candidate of the party will have my support, I have no doubt as exhibited by my people today that they are standing with the party’s position on this primary and with that position I stand,” Adebule said.

    The deputy governor commended party members and the party electoral body for making the exercise free, fair and violent-free.
    She assured that she would stand by the outcome of the primary and follow the dictate of the party, adding that the supremacy of the party is very important in any political decision.

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    ‘’I stand and I choose to stay with my party at this time, my party has spoken and I have no doubt to state that on the position of the party I stand, It is a  very clear election as you can see, people are voting in line with the dictates of the party. We have voted for the person who the leaders of the party have chosen. It is an overwhelming experience as you can see it and we will continue to support the party and abide by its rules,” she said.

    Adebule thanked the people of the state for their support for the governor Akinwunmi Ambode-led administration, assuring them that the state government would not relent in improving on the infrastructure development of the state in line with the vision of all-inclusive and good governance.

    At the Ward, Voters accreditation started at exactly 10:38 as the electoral officials arrived and the deputy governor cast her vote along with other party members.

  • Lagos APC primary: Deputy gov. opts for Sanwo-Olu

    The Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr Idiat Oluranti Adebule on Tuesday abandoned Governor Akinwunmi Ambode to support Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu in the two-horse race to pick the ticket to represent the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2019 governorship election.

    Adebule told newsmen at Ward A and D, in Iba Local Council Development Area of Lagos where she participated in the governorship primary of the APC, that she would endorse the candidate chosen by the party.

    “The party has chosen a man and it is that man that I will support and follow,”she said.

    The News agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that when the deputy governor arrived at the ward, some of her aides came with Sanwo-Olu’s posters and banners.

    Read Also: Lagos APC Primary: Tinubu arrives Alausa (Photos)

    At the ward, accreditation started at about 10.36 a. m.as party electoral officials arrived.

    There was no formal announcement of the results as the accreditation was brief.

    Many party members at the venue started singing the praises of Sanwo-Olu.

  • Reps endorse Sanwo-Olu for Lagos governor

    House of Representatives members on the platform of Lagos State All progressives Party (APC) yesterday endorsed former Commissioner for Establishment, Training and Pensions Babajide Sanwo-Olu for governor.

    The legislators described him as a hardworking, competent and result-driven technocrat and politician, who will take Lagos to a horizon of progress.

    Led by the House Majority Leader, Femi Gbajabiamila, the legislators visited the Ikoyi resident of the aspirant to decorate him with the insignia of endorsement.

    The legislators include former Head of Service Yakubu Balogun, former Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs Rotimi Agunsoye, Bisi Ayinla Yusuf, Jide Jimoh, Jide Benson, James Faleke, Taofeek Adaranijo, Ayodeji Joseph, Setonji Bamgbose, and Wole Diya.

    Gbajabiamila described the endorsement by the “community of friends” as the last pre-direct primary endorsement by a crucial political structure that has its taproots across the constituencies.

    Noting that the forum had earlier endorsed Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, he explained that politics is dynamic. In his view, the governor was endorsed then because he had no rival.

    Gbajabiamila said: “This is the last political structure that is lending support to Sanwo-Olu. We needed to take our time, look at issues dispassionately and deliberate extensively. We had endorsed the governor before. He has done well in infrastructure development. But, politics is dynamic. We have sat down. Governance is not just about infrastructural development.

    “The GAC had spoken. I was at the meeting. There was no dissenting voice in GAC. Sanwo-Olu is a man of rich pedigree; he has intimidating credentials. He has a lot of experience. We are going to support him at the primary tomorrow (today).”

    Gbajabiamila spoke on the imperative of party unity, saying that the party will not be divided after the primary.

    He added: “We have one party. We don’t want a divided party. Whatever is the outcome of tomorrow’s primary, our party will remain united. We believe in Sanwo-Olu, his capability. We believe he will take Lagos to a higher level.”

    An excited Sanwo-Olu thanked the legislators, promising to endow the office of governor with honour and responsibility, if elected.

    He said: “A vote for me is a vote for taking Lagos to a higher, bigger and better level in health, education, environment, direct foreign investment. While others are playing low, we are playing high. The party will respond to them.

    “I feel elated. I feel tomorrow should be today. Our people will make a right choice.”

  • Ambode attacks Sanwo-Olu in battle for APC ticket

    Lagos State Governor Akinwunmi Ambode yesterday attacked his opponent in today’s All Progressives Conngress (APC) primary, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, declaring him not proper and fit to lead the state.

    In a swift reaction, the former Commissioner for Establishment described as “shameless and untrue” the allegations made against him.

    Ambode also raised security alarm on todays’s shadow poll, alleging recruitment and arming of thugs.

    He spoke at a news conference at the Government House in Ikeja.

    Ambode urged the party leadership to have a re-think about Sanwo-Olu.

    He said: “Now the truth is this, the aspirant that is being put up to compete against us is a not fit and proper person. This is the truth, party leaders and party members have been misled to belive that he is a better candidate than myself. It is also known that he does not have the competence to do what he is being propelled to do.

    “We believe our leadership should rethink because the truth is this: I will not stand here on the mandate of Lagosians and allow our great party, APC to fritter away the opportunity to put in somebody that opposition will easily take out because of credibility. So I appeal to all our leaders, they should have a rethink. This is not about myself; it is about the greatest opportunity that APC stand to take the progress of Nigeria to a better place.”

    On why he made that assertion, Ambode alleged that Sanwo-Olu was arrested and detained for spending fake dollars in a club in the United States, and was also on rehabilitation at the Gbagada General hospital.

    Ambode denied planning to leave the APC because of opposition from party leaders. “I am a full blown member of APC and I am going no where,” he declared.

    He urged National Chairman Adams Oshiomhole and the party leadership to allow the tenets and principles of democracy by creating a level playground for all the aspirants at the direct primaries.

    “I plead with them to do the right thing and make the process credible,” Ambode said.

    He said reason must be allowed to prevail in the greater interest of APC, a party that is known for true democratic values and principles, adding that he stands for the Buhari/Osinbajo ticket and “we must not allow somebody who can’t sell that ticket to jeopardise our chances in the state”.

    ”In the last three and half years, Lagos has witnessed tremendous improvement in security and infrastructural development and with our performance we have brought in more members to APC. We want a clean contest, allow everybody to be part of the direct primaries and not just some people,” the governor said.

    He decried the political tension over the governorship primary, which he said had heightened insecurity and fear in the last two weeks.

    ”The current political situation has caused palpable tension and unnecessary fears among law abiding Lagosians. Security reports available to the State Government indicate that there is an ongoing recruitment and arming of political thugs to disrupt the tranquil atmosphere of Lagos State, in the guise of holding primary election.

    “As a responsible government that has invested so much in enhancing security of lives and property in the state to enable Lagosians pursue their lawful endeavours, we will not allow any disruptive elements to cause panic or wreak havoc that will affect the progressive strides which Lagosians are known for. This is more so that we have the assurances of our party leaders to conduct free and fair primary elections for aspirants into the various political offices.

    Ambode added that “It has become imperative to put every stakeholder on notice, especially the Federal Government and Security Agencies, to take more than a passing interest in the development in this State that has hitherto been adjudged as the safest city in Africa.

    He warned that the state government would do all within its powers in collaboration with relevant security agencies to protect citizens and insulate them from any condition that may breed insecurity or the breakdown of law and order in the State throughout the primaries, campaign and election periods.

    The governor urged Lagosians to be calm and go about their normal businesses and advised criminal elements “in their own interest, not to forment any trouble in the name of politics or under any guise, as the full wrath of the law will be brought to bear on any law breaker.

    ”Without being immodest, after three and half years of remarkable performance in bringing growth and development to our dear State, I have humbly expressed my intention to seek re-election in order to consolidate on the giant strides that we have recorded for our dear State and our great party, APC. This is why I once again seek the support of every party member in tomorrow’s primary election. We shall overcome,” Ambode said.

  • Ambode expresses readiness for Saturday primaries 

    Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has declared readiness to participate in the primary election for governorship aspirants of the All Progressives Congress, APC, slated for Saturday across the state.

    The party has adopted direct primaries in the state and Ambode is to slug it out with two other contestants namely: Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Obafemi Hamzat.

    In a statement issued by the Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Kehinde Bamigbetan, the Governor said he is restating his readiness in line with the choice of the party in Lagos State and the validation given to the direct primary preference by the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC).

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    “As our great party approaches Saturday, September 29th, 2018, earmarked for the direct primary election to choose the candidate to fly our party’s gubernatorial flag at the next general election, I am happy to restate my commitment to participate in that process having procured and submitted my nomination form and having formally declared my intention to seek a second term to continue on the path of unprecedented growth and development that our State has witnessed since 2015”.

    The Governor expressed profound gratitude to the National Leader of the Party, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu; party elders and executives; GAC members; all APC members and every Lagosian “whose support, understanding and prayers have assisted me in no small measure in being used as an instrument through which our State has redefined the concept of greatness”.

    The statement added that the Governor in seeking re-election is approaching the founding fathers and teeming members of the party with a “grateful heart, open arms and a pledge to open and deeper attention to the concerns of this one, big family”.

    It added that a return of the party’s ticket to Ambode will guarantee the stability of the State’s growing economy; ensure the continuation of the growth and development it has witnessed over time and ensure that the opposition does not take root in the State.

    The statement congratulates the Governor’s co-contestants for the courage and commitment to the party and urges party faithful to come out en masse and vote peacefully in all the 20 Local Governments and 245 wards where the election will take place.

     

  • Why council chairmen are backing me, by Sanwo-Olu

    All Progressives Congress (APC) Lagos State governorship aspirant, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, yesterday debunked the insinuation on social media that local government chairmen are backing him for their economic gains.

    Those spreading such falsehood, he said, are either bereft of the knowledge of Lagos politics or are only out for mischief.

    The local government chairmen, under the aegis of Conference 57, have expressed their support for Sanwo-Olu to be APC’s candidate.

    He said the Conference 57’s endorsement was borne out of its desire to take Lagos to a greater height.

    A statement by the Media Director of Babajide Sanwo-Olu Campaign Organisation (BOSCO), Olusesan Daini, said it welcomed various endorsements and support with excitement.

    The statement said: “We are reading all sorts of lies, distortions of facts and some falsehood posts on social media aimed at disparaging our movement and our leader. But we have decided not to respond to them because most of the posts are without authors. Rather than dissipate energy on all that, we have concentrated work on mobilising our base and preparing everyone for the election.

    “Some party leaders who have openly identified with Mr. Sanwo-Olu include former minister and notable politicians, Mr. Ademola Seriki, Senator Gbenga Ashafa (Lagos East Senatorial District), former House of Representatives member Monsuru Owolabi (Bertola) and several current House of Representatives members; a one-time Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Wale Edun, frontline politician Mr. Shakirudeen Sola Giwa, Cardinal Omolaja Odumbaku (Baba Eto) among others.

    “We expressed joy and excitement at the outpouring of love from Lagosians, particularly the torrent of endorsements from various political and socio-economic groups across the state and several Lagosians living in the Diaspora. It is a confirmation that the people of Lagos are fully in support of my aspiration to administer the state as governor.”

    Apart from Conference 57, which listed the sterling qualities of the aspirant and stood behind him from the beginning, many other political associations and groups have come out to declare their support for him ahead of the party primary elections.

    “We have received calls from hundreds of notable politicians from across Lagos State, declaring their love for the choice of Sanwo-Olu. Some have actually written us letters to pledge their support and to endorse our man. Just yesterday (Wednesday), the Private Sector Participants (PSP) operators in Lagos issued a statement to applaud the choice of Sanwo-Olu, whom many have described as a great administrator, a listening leader and a man of character.