Lagos State Vice Chairman (Lagos Central) of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr. Hakeem Bamgbola, on Sunday, backed the aspiration of Babajide Sanwo-Olu to pick the party’s ticket.
In what looked like a swift reply to statement credited to Governor Akinwumu Ambode, also an aspirant seeking re-election under the APC, Bamgbola said Sanwo-Olu is credible for Lagos governorship.
He said if elected, Sanwo-Olu,is capable of taking Lagos to a greater height.
The House of Representatives aspirant urged APC members in Coker-Aguda and Itire-Ikate Federal constituency in the state to cast their votes for Sanwo-Olu in Monday’s governorship primary election.
He hailed Dr Obafemi Hamzat for stepping down from the race for Sanwo-Olu.
“For those who have related with him, his competency to deliver as the Lagos number citizen is not in doubt. He has performed creditably well in all ministries handled so far. Having served three different Lagos State governors, I believe he is more than capable and credible to govern Lagos,” he said.
Bamgbola assured Lagosians that more dividends of democracy are on the way, saying “Lagosians deserve better than what they are getting from the present government and Sanwo-Olu is in a better position to deliver. I trust our party members to choose a more credible person who can perform better and that is why we are endorsing this man (Sanwo-Olu) now. We are sure he will perform well.”
The former Itire-Ikate Local Council Development Area (LCDA) Chairman applauded the Gubernatorial Advisory Council (GAC) for endorsing Sanwo-Olu.
The GAC’s endorsement, Bamgbola said, is in order because any group within the party just like members has the right to pitch their tent with aspirant of their choice.
“If after a long time of deliberation they found Sanwo-Olu credible and fit to surpass the achievements of the present governor, they should be commended and supported by voting for the person the group endorsed,” he said.
