AHEAD of 2019 General Elections, two socio- political groups operating under the aegis of Itesiwaju Ipinle Eko Vangard and United Christian Family Initiative have pledged their unalloyed support for the re- election of Lagos State governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode, saying re-electing him into office will further boost economic prosperity of the state.
The groups pledged their support in a statement jointly signed by Coordinator, Itesiwaju Ipinle Eko Vangard, Seyi Bamigade and Head, United Christian Family Initiative, Pastor Israel Alagbe, copy of which was made available to journalists in Lagos.
The groups said they were convinced, having watched carefully the policies and programmes of the state government for the past years in areas such as security, education, road construction and other infrastructural developments that Governor Ambode if given a second term in office would be able to consolidate on his developmental strides.
They, therefore, vowed to sensitize and mobilize all the populace in the state with particular reference to those without Permanent Voters Cards (PVC) to register, to enable them to participate actively in the election.
According to them, the sensitization and mobilization will be a continuous activity till the election holds on February 16, 2019.
“This is one governor so passionate about the development of the state. All residents in Lagos State are advised to support Akinwunmi Ambode’s administration to get the dividends of democracy.
“Due to his sterling qualities, monumental development strides and milestone achievements as governor of Lagos State till date, we have no other candidate than Akinwunmi Ambode,” the groups said.
They posited that victory for Governor Ambode is a victory for the Lagosians and all patriotic sons and daughters of Yoruba race in Nigeria.
Also speaking Hon Kayode Tinubu, secretary of United Christian Family Initiative, said the organization as incorporated with Itesiwaju Ipinle Eko Vangard were ready to mobilize all Christians in Lagos State, come 2019 because of the uncommon achievements of the governor.