LEADING governorship aspirant on the platform of Lagos State chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Babajide Sanwoolu, on Sunday at a well attended ceremony attended by who is who in the party, rolled out his blueprint if finally elected next governor of the state, promising to immediately restore fully the glory of Lagos and the poor environment which he said had become the source of serious anxiety to Lagosians.
Party bigwigs at the event, which took place at City Hall on Lagos Island include Cardinal James Odunmbaku aka Baaba Eto, Chief Sunny Ajose, former Head of Service and Vice-Chairman, Lagos West APC; Alhaji Abdulai Enilolobo, Senator Gbenga Ashafa, Chief Kaoli Olusanya, Chief Demola Seriki and Dr. Tola Kasali.
Others are Hon. James Faleke, Hon. Rotimi Agunsoye, Hon. (Mrs) Lola Essen, Chairman, Conference 57; Hon. Wahab Alawiye, former Lagos Island LG boss and former member, Lagos Assembly; Mr. Tayo Ayinde, DG, campaign organisation for Sanwoolu, who was also Chief Detail to former Governor Tinubu, among others.
Sanwoolu, who will be contesting the APC direct primary slated for the end of September with the incumbent, who is also his party member, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode, vowed also to relieve residents of Lagos of the persistent gridlocks and hiccups that had made life brutish and nasty for them all.
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This was just as the governorship aspirant, a three-time commissioner in the state paid glowing tributes to past and present leaders in Lagos, including Herbert Macaulay, Akintoye Ajasa, Dr. Adeniyi Jones, Brig. Mobolaji Johnson and Pa Lateef Jakande, noting that Lagos had been blessed since inception with innovators and visionaries, describing the National of APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as a celebrated tactician, who led in the modernisation of Lagos.
“If elected as the next Governor of Lagos State, I shall immediately embark on full restoration of the glory of the state. And make the people the cornerstone of government.
“I will restore the environment that has become the source of serious anxiety to Lagosians. I will relieve residents of Lagos State of the persistent gridlocks and hiccups that has made life brutish and nasty for all of us,” Sanwoolu said, adding that his government focal point shall be to provide the greatest good for the greatest number of the people of Lagos State.
According to the APC chieftain, who promised to be a “true party man in the real definition by the words and in running an inclusive government,” the preparation of visionary programmes like the Lagos State Economic and Development Strategy, initiated by Asiwaju Tinubu linking the state to the path of development which comprises four parts for the next 25 years would serve as a guiding roadmap to bringing about good for greater number of people in the state.
“This vision put together by eminent Lagosians prepared our state ahead for the growing challenges. The most concrete manifestation of Asiwaju’s leadership and love for the great people of our state; I feel privileged to be part of that process that made it happen, I assure you that it shall continue to be the road map when I become the next civilian Governor of the state.
“This foundation has survived the test of time because Asiwaju was able to recruit excellent and brilliant successors. But without the ratification of these men by Lagosians who had voted massively for them during the general election, his wish wouldn’t have become the popular choice of the people. So we didn’t take the people for granted,” Sanwoolu said.
While also commending former Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola, who is the sitting Minister of Works, Power and Housing for what he termes as “his contribution and his glorious path,” the APC governorship aspirant said he was “inspired by the courage and achievements of all the leaders who have chartered the path and development of Lagos State.”
“I have, therefore, decided, like the great American President, John Kennedy, not to continue to wait for what my state shall do for me, but to challenge myself on what I can do for my state,” he said, declaring that God had indeed prepared him for the task ahead giving his wealth of experience in both the public and private sectors as well the party, APC, which he belongs to, being a grassroot party established for workers, artisans and others, “who all desired the progressive development of Nigeria.”
“I am sending a clarion call to all our members that there is a lot to be done to achieve a Lagos of our dream. I present myself as a capable and competent and tested hand to make Lagos greater.
“I declared that I shall be a true party man in the real definition by the words and in running an inclusive government according to the ideology of APC and long-term benefits of citizens.
“Loyalty in my view is the currency of politics. I shall be loyal to the people of the state and leadership of the party.
“I urge my party members to join me in elevating the state in all facets of human endeavours through improvement and enlightenment,” he said.
Which glory?
Another lies from another liars indeed
Ole
Which glori doeas lagos need again.
The glory traveled??
Which means he lacks ambition cos he trying to criticize d present govt from his own party..park well u dis ingrate
Yoruba should work together, hand in hand. I think Sanwoolu should let Akinwumi Ambode run for second term instead of wanting to cause trouble. Ambode performed well. Yoruba e ronú yin woo!!!
You will only steal Lagos money and share with hammed
After agreeing to move lagos state treasury to Tinibu’s bedroom right?
The glory lost before, pure lie
By pandering to the whims and Caprice of your godfather and his cohorts abi
The problem with some people is that when they get to the top, they forget easily who put them there. That is the case with Ambode. We should learn from this scenario.
Was it the people that put him there or Tinubu. People like you are the problem of this country.
U are a thief shout up, I promise u that APC is going to loss in Lagos come 2019 ur God father is going to be disgrace.
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