Lagos Is Now One Party State, Says Salvador

We are going to secure 3.5 million vote for Lagos State governorship candidate

L-R: Senator Ganiyu Solomon, Lagos All Progressive  Congress (APC) Chairman, Alhaji Ibrahim Balogun, Former Lagos Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman, Moshood Salvador And APC Chieftain, Senator Anthony Adefuye During The Presentation Of APC Flag To Salvador As He Officially Joins APC Along With His Supporters At Agege  Stadium, In Lagos, On Saturday. 

The former Lagos State chairman, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Alhaji Moshood Salvador yesterday said the state has become a one party state, following his defection with  thousands of PDP members to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Addressing thousands of party members and stalwarts at the Agege Stadium, Lagos. He said with his exit, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was completely dead in Lagos.

Salvador added that in the 2015 election, the PDP and APC polled over 98 percent votes, leaving less than two percent for the other parties.

He said with his defection with thousands of former PDP members to the APC, there was no more opposition for the ruling APC in Lagos.

"I must say with all emphasis that Lagos is now a one party state.  With these people that move with me to join the progressives PDP is dead in Lagos”.

"We don't expect people to join any other political party except the APC.

"We are going to secure 3.5 million vote for Lagos State governorship candidate and over five million for the President in the 2019 election.

" This will be my contribution to the APC in the 2019 election. We hope to garner 99.5 percent votes for the party."

Salvador urged the Southwest to return to the progressives, noting that they have nothing to gain with the PDP. 

He urged Osun State electorate to vote the APC candidate in the September 22 election, noting that the Governor Rauf Aregbesola administration had impacted on the state.

In his remarks, Lagos APC chairman, Alhaji Babatunde Balogun said Salvador had always been a progressive and would remain in fold.

He thanked the new members for throwing away their torn umbrellas, stressing that the APC is a family where justice and equity is the hallmark.

Balogun maintained that the new members would enjoy their stay in the party. 

Lagos 2019: Jide Sanwo-Olu Declare's

+ Promise to restore Lagos glory

Former Minister of State for Defence Demola Seriki; APC) governorship aspirant, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Cacdinal James Odunbaku and others

Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode’s main contender, on Sunday announced his bid for the job, promising he would embark on full restoration of the glory of the state and make the people the cornerstone of government. and call for change in Progress in Lagos State.

Sanwo-Olu the former Lagos State Commissioner for Establishments, Training and Pension, and Director General, Lagos State Development and Property Corporation, (LSDPC) who spoke during his declaration  at the City Hall, Lagos Island on Sunday.

He said that he would consolidate on the feats of the builders of modern Lagos if given the chance to govern the state, which he said were implemented by former Governor Bola Tinubu and his successor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola (SAN).

Sanwo-Olu declared  “I, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu shall be a true party man in the real definition of the word by running an inclusive government, according to the ideology of the APC and the long-term benefits of the great citizens of Lagos State. Loyalty is the currency of politics. I shall be loyal to the people of Lagos State, the organs and the leadership of the party.

“I call on party members and citizens to join me to elevate our State in all facets of human endeavour through improvement, enlightenment and development.”

“I call on party members and citizens to join me to elevate our State in all facets of human endeavour through improvement, enlightenment and development.”

“History is not made in a day, but it is made on the day that you start to make the labours of the past and the hope for the future the touchstone of our endeavours. That day is today. I pray that God Almighty shall crown all our efforts with resounding success.”

Sanwo-Olu, paid tribute to illustrious pathfinders, including Herbert Macaulay, Sir Kitoye Ajasa, Dr. John Randle, Sapara Williams, Henry Carr, Candido da Rocha, Dr. Adeniji Jones and Dr Caulcrick, said Lagos history had been shaped by their primacy and values of democratisation.

He also said future generations will treasure the contributions of two former governors – Brig-Gen. Mobolaji Johnson and Alhaji Lateef Jakande – and others who had worked for the progress of the state in the last 50 years.

Sanwo-Olu paid special tribute to the party stalwart and former governor of the state, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, who he described as the celebrated tactician and renowned certified accountant, who laid the foundation of modern Lagos. “ Tinubu has applied his knowledge to democracy and development, thereby earning the applause of progressives and other stakeholders across the country.

“The media has filled our consciousness with the courage displayed by our leader in reforming and modernising the revenue collection operations of Lagos State, converting government operations from analogue to digital and establishing a transparent, measurable and predictable system for running Lagos as a modern smart government.”

Also called party faithful to vote for him at the September 25 direct primary, saying that he will not disappoint the platform as a loyal, committed, tested and trusted member.

“I am sending a clarion call to our party members, men and women, youth and the elderly, that there is a lot of work to be done to achieve the Lagos of our dreams.”

Among the Prominent APC leaders and elders that present at the event, including James Odunmbaku, vice chairman (Lagos West District), Prince Sunny Ajose,  Senator Gbenga Ashafa, former deputy chairman, Ashipa Kaoli Olusanya, former Rural Development Commissioner Dr. Tola Kasali, Dele Onabokun, Demola Seriki, Omolola Essien and all the chairmen of 57 Local Government and Development area called chairman of Conference 57, former Minister of State for Defence Demola Seriki, House of Representatives member Prince Rotimi Agunsoye, Alawiye King, Israel Ajao, Abdullahi Enilolobo, Kola Perry Grillo, Setonji Bamgbose, Ayodele Adewale, Rev. Sam Ogedengbe, Sola Giwa, Bolaji Ayinya, Segun Dawodu, Lanre Ope, Bolanle-Akinyemi-Obe, Afolabi Sofola, Abiodun Mafe, Ladi Balogun, Bayo Ajisebutu, Omolola Essien, Sesan Daini, Ademorin Kuye, Owolabi Martins, Adekunle Alli, Tunde Olorogun, Wale Adelana, and Mr. Bagostow. 

Pa Yusuph laid to rest

Late Pa Hamzat Olawoyin Yusuph

It was celebration time as Pa Hamzat Olawoyin Yusuph (aged 120), father of Tosin Yusuph, a graphic artist with The Nation newspaper, was laid to rest on Wednesday 29th August, 2018 in his home town, Ola-Ejigbo, Osun State. Firdaus prayers and final burial ceremony were held at Baptist Primary School, Madoga, in Ogun State.

L-R: Tajudeen Yusuph, Tosin Yusuph, Tunde Yusuph, Oyekunle Yusuph and Maryam Yusuph. 

L-R: Afeez Yusuph and Nurudeen Yusuph. 

L-R: Hawaw Yusuph, Afusat Yusuph-Saka, Oyinlola Yusuph and Haulat Yusuph.

Lagos initiates construction of multi-purpose centre

In its bid to provide succour for women experiencing challenges in different areas in the state, the Lagos State government has initiated the construction of a multipurpose centre.

L-R: Secretary to State Government, Tunji Bello; Dr. Commissioner for Women Affairs, Poverty Alleviation, Lola Akande;  WAPA Permanent Secretary, Women Affairs, Poverty Alleviation Abiola Liadi and Women leader, All Progressive Congress, (APC) Jumoke Okoya-Thomas at the groundbreaking event

The centre, which is located in Agidingbi, Ikeja, is being constructed by the state government as part of efforts to achieve some of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) pertaining to the empowerment/welfare of women and girls as well as poverty eradication.

Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for the project during the week, Lagos State governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, reiterated that the construction of the centre was an affirmation of his administration’s commitment to social inclusion, empowerment, and protection of women.

Ambode, who was represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mr Tunji Bello, assured women in the state that the multipurpose centre will be speedily completed.

“Let me use this opportunity to assure all our women of this administration’s commitment to ensure equal opportunity for all, irrespective of gender differences. We will also sustain the campaign against all kinds of gender-based abuse and violence by strengthening the capacity of relevant government institutions to bring perpetrators of these heinous crimes to justice,” Ambode said.

In a message, the wife of the governor, Bolanle Ambode, who was represented by Dr Arinola Oluwo, said when the centre becomes operational, the one-stop-centre which would house another skill acquisition centre, a care-giver training institute, as well as event centre would have tremendous impact on the lives of women and girls.

While welcoming the guests, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Lola Akande, described the women multipurpose centre as another milestone in the series of creative and sustainable efforts of the current administration in the state.

Lagos to host conference on fertility

The association for Fertility and Reproductive Health (AFRH) Nigeria will hold its eighth international conference in Lagos this month, with the theme: New Frontiers in Assisted Reproductive Technology (A.R.T)

Participants from different facets of medicine will be coming into Nigeria from the United Kingdom, United States, Asia, Europe and other African countries.

L-R: CO-Chairman of Local Organising Committee, Association for  Fertility and Reproductive Health, (AFRH) Mrs. Abiola Adewusi; Chairman of Local Organising Committee (AFRH), Dr. Abayomi Ajayi; President, (AFRH) Dr. Faye Iketubosin and Vice- Chairman (LOC) (AFRH) during the media briefing on the (AFRH) 2018 conference in Lagos.

Obstetricians, gynaecologists, surgeons, embryologists, ultra-sonographers, health regulators, as well as other support service industries are expected at the epoch event

According to the local organising chairman of the conference, Dr. Abayomi Ajayi, “the conference will explore the integration of innovative technology in treatment option being offered by practitioners and impact knowledge to participants from masters of various fields of specialisation in reproductive medicine.”

 Ajayi stated that there are about 12 million infertile persons in the country which is about ten percent of the total population, “so to this set of people, any form of access to effective treatment is priority. It is their valid or legitimate right in a democratic society like ours to have this right to life’s treatment. Also the Nigerian cultural background of social isolation for infertile couples has made Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) practice in the country pertinent.”

Oshodi community backs Ipesa-Balogun’s HoR bid

 Hon. Afeez Ipesa-Balogun

The Oshodi/Isolo Local Government community association has assured Hon. Afeez Ipesa-Balogun of its support in his quest for a seat in the House of Representatives, HoR.

A statement by the Public Relations Officer of the community association, Canon Babajide Otegbade, said the community supports Ipesa-Balogun, a former local government chairman of Oshodi/Isolo Local Government, because of his contribution to the development of the area.

Ipesa-Balogun, an aspirant to HoR under the All Progressives Congress (APC) recently met with the community leaders under the aegis of Community Development Committee (CDC), the umbrella body of all Community Development Associations (CDAs) in the council area, to formally inform them of his intention and to seek their support in the build up to his party’s coming primaries for the ticket of Oshodi/Isolo Federal Constituency 1.

Reacting to the warm reception, Ipesa-Balogun said he was overwhelmed with the lavish praises poured on him by the people for what they termed his record of outstanding performance, humility, accessibility, maturity and friendly disposition to all and sundry for the period he was chairman of the local government, saying they had not found such in any other that has occupied the office since he vacated it.

The community leaders recalled his landmark projects and compassionate disposition to all and sundry during his tenure as chairman of the council area, and how he strengthened and encouraged the activities of CDAs across the local government area by building and supporting them in all areas.

According to the CDC members, the former council chairman introduced and institutionalised a monthly subvention to the CDC to run its operations, provided space and funded the construction of a Community House, comprising a hall and offices for the CDC to the level it has remained since he left office seven years ago and stood out as the first council chairman in the state to compensate CDAs in the council area, when he released N3.8million to them for successfully monitoring and supervising local government projects across the area under construction to completion. Also, the community leaders, who pledged to give him all the necessary support to ensure that he wins the 2019 election into the House of Representatives once he gets his party’s ticket, recalled that he was the first council chairman in the state to provide a CDC with an official car, stating that the provision of that vehicle by him for them in Oshodi/Isolo Local Government Area made the apex body of all CDAs in the state, the Lagos State Community Development (Advisory) Council, to write and appeal to all other council and LCDA chairmen in the state to provide official vehicles for their CDCs. Women members of the CDC present also added their voice, stating that under the former chairman, members of the National Council of Women Societies (NCWS), Nigeria, Oshodi/Isolo Local Government chapter, were always sponsored by him to their annual national convention in Abuja but that it has since stopped as they are not able to attend the convention again since he left office. 

The CDC members were unanimous in their opinion about Ipesa-Balogun, confident that he will not only make a good representative of Oshodi/Isolo Federal Constituency 1, if he gets the APC ticket and wins the election.

 The aspirant, who was surprised at the encomiums poured on him, was emotionally overwhelmed and only managed as he struggled in between tears of joy to thank the leaders, promising to mobilise funds within a space of time, if elected, to ensure the completion of the CDC Community House to a befitting status.

Senate 2019: Osinowo wants Ashafa's seat

The member representing Kosofe Constituency 1 in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Sikiru Adebayo Osinowo, aka Pepper, has formally joined the race for the senatorial ticket of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos East senatorial district thereby signifying his intention to replace Senator Bareehu Ashafa come 2019.

He declared his interest in the race during a well-attended ceremony at the CMD Event Centre, Shangisha, Lagos State.

Media Consultant, Lisa Olu Akerele, (left), Speaker, Lagos House of Assembly, Mr.  Mudasiru Obasa, Chairman, Lagos House of Assembly Land Committee , Mr. Bayo  Osinowo with Prince Albert Adelowo Adedeji during a visit to the Speaker after Osinowo declared his interest in the race for the Lagos East Senatorial District, yesterday.

The event had nearly all notable political leaders in the district, all the members of the House of Representatives in Lagos East District, all local government and local council development area chairmen and their deputies in the district and most traditional stakeholders in the district in attendance.

Also, members of the Lagos State House of Assembly were part of the adoption of Osinowo by party faithful as the preferred candidate for APC in Lagos East Senatorial district.

“Permit me to say it with every sense of humility that with my sixteen years in the Lagos State House of Assembly, I have acquired enough legislative experience to propel me for greater achievement in the Red Chamber (Senate). I have also been actively involved in the political activities of Lagos East Senatorial District for over two decades, and I know where the shoe pinches,” Osinowo said.

Speaking on the declaration, the deputy chairman of APC in the state, Ashipa Kaoli Olusanya, said all APC chieftains in the race must see themselves as ambassadors of the party while seeking the ticket of the ruling party. He begged them all to work with party leaders to ensure a successful conduct of the primaries.

“We want to appeal to all aspirants to eschew bitterness during and after the primary so that we will all support whoever emerges as a winner. We should go to the poll proper as one united family and win the 2019 elections for our party, not only in Lagos, but throughout the country,” Kaoli assured.

The council of traditional rulers in the district, as well as several other organisations and groups were unequivocal in the support for Pepper as the candidate of the party in Lagos East. The traditional rulers said based on Osinowo’s antecedents, they have no doubt that he is fit for the important job ahead.

Former commissioner in the state and a leader in the district, Dr. Tola Kasali, confirmed that the APC will conduct a primary election that will be very transparent and fair to all. “Our party believes in democratic norms. We don’t have any preferred candidate every aspirant will be treated equally,” Kasali assured.

Ambode: There is no Rift between me and Tinubu

L-R: Asiwaju Bola Tinubu in handshake with Ambode

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, Wednesday denied having any disagreement with the national leader of All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, over his re-election bid.

Ambode, however, challenged all his supporters to continue to pray for his administration, assuring that God, who brought him to power, would show His hands at the right time.

He denied any disagreement with the APC leader during the election of delegates for the APC national convention and presidential preliminary election in Epe Wednesday.

Ambode acknowledged that the media had been flooded with news of a major rift between him and Tinubu over alleged disagreement on his re-election, noting that comments on the social media did represent the truth.

He said: “I want you to know that there is no fight anywhere. Tinubu and my good self we are not in any fight. We are not in any controversy. We are praying to God that the best is yet to come. The best will be what Lagos State deserves.

“I want you to just continue with your prayers that at this time, God will show His hand. He will make sure that everything that is of blessing to Lagos State and also blessing of Epe will come to pass,” the governor explained.

He, specifically, commended the party leaders and faithful who made input to the success of the delegates’ election in Epe, assuring that the APC remained the party to beat in Lagos and Nigeria.

“We have just concluded our Delegates’ Election in Epe Local Government and by consensus, we have picked our three delegates that will be going to the National Convention come October 6 for the Presidential direct primaries and the convention for all other people.

“I want to say a very big thank you to all our delegates that are present here; I want to say a big thank you to all our leaders that have also supported us to make sure that this event has come and is done very successfully.

“I want to reiterate once again that our party, All Progressives Congress (APC) remains the party to beat; we are the party at the national level and we are going to remain the party in the State,” the Governor said.

At the event which was held at APC’s Secretariat in Aiyetoro, Epe, Alhaji Shakiru Seriki (Bamu), Otunba Bode Alausa and Mrs. Olayinka Oladunjoye, the State’ Commissioner for Commerce, Industry and Cooperatives, were elected national delegates from Epe division which comprises of one Local Government Area (Epe) and two Local Council Development Areas (Eredo and Ikosi-Ejirin).

The party leaders and faithful in the division also took turn to affirm their unalloyed support for the second term bid of the governor.

They include the Chairman of Epe Local Government, Adedoyin Adesanya; Chairman of Eredo LCDA, Saliu Adeniyi; Chairman of Ikosi-Ejirin LCDA, Samson Onanuga; party chairman in Epe Local Government, Otunba Kehinde Adeniyi; State Welfare Officer, Alhaja Abiodun Bankole; former member of House of Representatives representing Epe, Hon Bola Gbabijo, and member of Lagos State House of Assembly representing Epe Constituency II, Segun Olulade.

Others are APC Women leader in Epe, Mrs Iyabo Adegboyega; LGA party secretary, Alhaji S.A Owolomose; youth leader, Abdul Ibrahim; Otunba Bode Alausa, Akin Oladipupo, among others.

Youths in the division also staged a peaceful protest displaying placards of various inscriptions to affirm their support for the governor’s second term bid.

Kofi Annan Goes Home

Former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan on Thursday laid to rest in a state funeral attended by African leaders and international statesmen who hailed his record as an advocate for humanity and world peace.

Annan, a Ghanaian national and Noble laureate, died in a Swiss hospital last month at the age of 80.

His body was flown to Accra on Monday for burial in his homeland, where he is seen as a national hero.

Thousands of mourners all over the world filled the auditorium for Thursday’s official

Current UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was among the dignitaries in attendance, alongside former Ghanaian presidents, the leaders of Ivory Coast, Liberia, Namibia and Niger, and the Crown Prince of Norway.

In an address, Guterres hailed Annan, who served as the seventh UN Secretary-General between 1997 and 2006, as an exceptional global leader with a deep faith in the role of the UN as a force for good.

“As we face the headwinds of our troubled and turbulent times, let us always be inspired by the legacy of Kofi Annan,” Guterres said.

“Our world needs it now more than ever,” he said.

The ceremony was projected onto big screens outside the auditorium for the crowds of mourners that could not fit inside the venue.

Many commuters in the capital wore black as a sign of respect.

On Wednesday, Annan’s family and Ghanaian dignitaries were among hundreds to file past his casket amid traditional rites by local chiefs and clan leaders.

Annan, a Ghanaian of Ashanti lineage, was granted a royal title by the Ashanti king in 2002.

The elders said the rites, including presenting him with clothing and water, were necessary to clear the path for a peaceful “travel” for their royal.

Some mourners, like New York-based community mayor Delois Blakely, had flown long distances to pay their respects.

Blakely, who served as an ambassador of goodwill to Africa at the UN, told Reuters: “I had known and worked with Kofi for close to 10 years.

He spent his life trying hard to fix our broken society.”

As UN boss he was linked to peace efforts to reunite the divided island of Cyprus, submitting a reunification blueprint which was rejected in a referendum by Greek Cypriots in 2004.

He staunchly opposed the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq in 2003 and later served as the first UN envoy at the start of Syria’s war, but quit after world powers failed to fulfill their commitments, saying: “I lost my troops on the way to Damascus”.

African Freestyle Football Championship: Judges, Freestylers Arrive Lagos

Daniel Wood World

The Judges and Freestylers for the first ever African Freestyle Football Championship have arrived in Centre of Excellency, Lagos for competition that will start this coming Thursday, September 13th

Judges that have arrived in Lagos for the epoch competition are Tobias Brandal Busaet from Norway, Gautier Fayolle from France and  Szymon Maciej Skalski. Also the Co-founder of World Freestyle Football Association (WFFA) Daniel Wood World, the umpire body, in addition to other members of the WFFA including Lukas Skoda, the Director of Operations.

The championship will also host international freestyle professionals; Guinness world record holder, Iya Traore and Female freestyle legend, Raquel Benetti from Brazil. Both came in to Lagos Tuesday evening

Nigerian freestylers competing in the tournament are also expected to arrive Lagos today from their bases where they have been preparing to win top prizes including a saloon car, courtesy of GAC Motors and $50,000.

Chairman, Feet ‘n’ Tricks International, Valentine Ozigbo, on Tuesday said all arrangements for the competition have been concluded.

“We have everything covered because we have been on the planning for a long time. Our target is to make participants enjoy the tournament while fans should also appreciate freestyle more. “The entertainment aspect will also be excellent while we also expect our ambassadors to add colour to the event,” Ozigbo said.

Former professional English footballer, John Fashanu; former Head of Lagos State Football Association, Waidi Akanni; and former Super Eagles Coach, Samson Siasia, Superstar actresses, Kate Henshaw and Tonto Dikeh were recently named as brand ambassadors for this year’s Championship.

The qualifying rounds and Nigerian championship takes place on September 13th -14th, 2018 at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Federal Palace Hotel in Lagos while the best 16 male and eight female freestyle athletes in Africa will emerge to battle it out at the grand finale on September 15, 2018.

This event is endorsed by World Freestyle Football Association and sponsored by Heritage Bank, Sprite, GAC Motors, MTN, Startimes, FIRS, Eko Disco, Goal.com among others

2019: Ambode Officially Declares For Second Term,

....Thanks Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and Lagosian and Pledges to Continue with good work

Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on Monday officially declared his intention to seek re-election in 2019 on the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC), saying he remains undaunted and resolutely committed to achieve more for the State.

The Governor while addressing lagocian and party faithful who defied the heavy downpour to witness the declaration ceremony in Alausa, Ambode recalled how the journey began four years ago when he called on Lagosians to join him in a journey of selfless service to build a secure and prosperous State driven by a vibrant economy and supported by quality service, equity and justice, saying it was gratifying that the people believed in him and gave their support.

According to the Governor, “In the last three and a half years, I have fulfilled my promises to you to make Lagos work for all. With your support, we have made Lagos a better place and changed the face of our State. I did not do it alone; we did it together, because you believed.

“Our State has remained steadily prosperous because of your positive outlook. I urge you to always stay positive in your personal and communal lives and continue to aspire to great things,” he said.

While thanking all Lagosians for believing in his administration and for the support so far, Governor Ambode, who had earlier picked up his expression of interest and nomination form at the National Secretariat of the party in Abuja, specifically appreciated members of APC and political leaders in the State, especially the party’s National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, for giving him the platform to contribute to the further growth and development of the State.

The Governor said though a lot had been achieved, he was nonetheless not daunted or tired to achieve a lot more for the State, adding that such was the reason for humbly seeking the support of the people to achieve more for the State.

“In these three and a half years as your Governor, I have seen visible proof that we can achieve unbelievable things when we all come together with no more than our belief in our dreams.

“We achieved because you believed. But there is still a lot more to be done. But I am not daunted. I am not tired. And I am sure you feel the same way because we all envision a better Lagos, a Lagos of our dreams.

“So, I humbly call you again, to give me your support as I seek to continue with your mandate to steer the affairs of our State. I ask you to believe again and together, let’s achieve more,” Governor Ambode said.

 Also speaking, Senator representing Lagos East senatorial district at the upper legislative chamber, Gbenga Ashafa said Governor Ambode had already been endorsed for a second term by Tinubu on account of his sterling performance in office.

According to him, “We are so proud to have Governor Akinwunmi Ambode as our Governor.

“As the Senator representing Lagos East senatorial district which produced him even though he is for the whole of Lagos State and Nigeria, we are saying we are very happy to endorse him (Governor Ambode) for a second term on the instruction of our leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” Ashafa said.

Among scores of APC leaders and members present at the declaration include wife of the Governor, Mrs. Bolanle Ambode; Deputy Governor, Dr. Mrs Idiat Adebule; Secretary to the State Government, Mr. Tunji Bello; Senator Musiliu Obanikoro; Senator Gbenga Ashafa, Senator Ganiyu Solomon; members of the House of Assembly; members of the State Executive Council, all the 57 Local Government Chairmen, among others.

Glitz and Glam from 2018 African movie awards ceremony

The biggest Annual Award in Africa, Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards the 6th edition was held the prestigious  Eko Hotel and Suites on Victoria Island, Lagos.

The elaborate event witness high and mighty in the entertainment industry in Africa, likes Olu Jacob and wife Joke Sylvia, Bob Manuel, Omotola Jalade Ekende,  Odunlade Adekola, Femi Adebayo and many other big wings in the industry.

Odunlade Adekola

Check the full winners list below;

Best Sound Editor

Tatu - Kolade Morakinyo and Pius Fatoke WINNER

Idahaso Trails - Stanlee Ohikhuare

Alter Ego - Zezom Gnawni

Ojukokoro - Dayo Thompson

Hakkunde - James Coon Falcon

Best Picture Editor

Idemuza - Aloaye Omoake

18 Hours - Mark Maina WINNER

Alter Ego - Moses Inwang/Tunde Bakare

Hakkune - Asurf Oluseyi

Hidden - Jibril Mailafia

Best Lighting Designer Movie/TV Series

Tatu - Akpe Ododoru, Tunde Akinniyi WINNER

Kada River - Godwin Gata

Hidden - Agbo Kelly

Lotanna - McBaror

Children of Mud - Sunday Olalekan

Best Cinematography Movies/TV series

Tatu - Akpe Ododoru

Idemuza - Dickson Godwin

T-Junction - Lester Millado

The Torture - Rwamusigazi Kyakunzire

Okafor's Law - Yinka Edward WINNER

Alter Ego - Bishop Blunt/Adeoye Adeniyi

Bovie

Best Costume/Designer Movie or TV Series

Tatu - Yolanda Okereke

Isoken - Jade Osiberu

Potato Potahto - Christie Brown

Hakkunde - Joan Gbefwi

The Bridge - Ngozi Obasi and James Bessinone WINNER

Best Short Film/Online Video

The Housewife - Jay Franklin Jituboh

Tolu - Nadine Ibrahim

Penance - Micheal Ama Psalmist' Akinrogunde WINNER

Lodgers - Ken Ogunlola

Tanwa, The Child We Wanted - Adenike Adebayo

Best Documentary

The Flesh Business - Dennis Wanjohi WINNER

Nightfall in Lagos - James Amuta

God's Wives - Bolanle Olukanni

Omidan, Styles Defunct by Ayaworanho3d - Aderemi Davies

Calabar Carnival: What the People Think - Oghenefego Ofili

Best Make Up Artist Movie/TV Series

Tatu - Thelma Ozy Smith, Hakeem Effect Onilogbo WINNER

Ojukokoro - Sandra Oyiana

What Lies Within - Cynthia Ububa

Disguise - Hakeem Effect

Lotanna - Nnenna Emekalam

Best Art Director

Isoken - Jade Osiberu

Tatu - Don Omope, Yolanda Okereke, Segun Arinze, Tolu Awobiyi

Children of Mud - Imoh Umoren

Lotanna - Tunji Afolayan WINNER

Idahaso Trails - Stanlee Ohikhuare

Hidden - Jibril Mailafia

Best Soundtrack Movies/TV Series

M0 - Tom Koroluk

Banana Island Ghost - Enyi Omeruah and Funbi Ogunbanwo

Bella - Andrew Ahuura

Tatu - Evelle WINNER

Idahosa Trails - Oriri Osayamore

18 Hours - Jacktone Okore

Best Indigenous Language Movie or TV Series - Swahili

Super Modo - Sarika Hemi Lhakani  WINNER

Best Indigenous Language Movie or TV Series - Hausa

Mansoor - Ali Nuhu WINNER

Umar Sanda - Kamal S Alkali

Dadin Kowa Sabon Salo - Arewa24

Uwar Bari - Hamisu Lamido Iyantama

Rashinsani - Tiana Johnson

Best Indigenous Language Movies or TV Series - Yoruba

Alakiti - Abiodun Jimoh, Jumoke Odetola

Adaba - Adebayo Salami

Etiko Onigedu - Femi Adebayo WINNER

Egun Iran Kinni - Oyindamola Awotidebe

Ogun Sengese - Ibironke Ojo

Desmond Elliot

Best Indigenous Language Movies or TV Series - Igbo

Bound - Lilian Afegbai WINNER

Ofuobi - Victor Oyke

Uwa Na Eme Nyughari - Tiana Johnson

Oge Nkem - Tiana Oboyi Johnson

Ego Malaysia - Iyooh James Chidozie

Best TV/Drama/Comedy series

Gina and Friends - Paul Igwe

Professor Johnbull - Tchidi Chikere

Papa Ajasco Reloaded - Wale Adenuga

This Is It - Dolapo Adeleke WINNER

Relatives - Tunde Adegbola

Best Movie East Africa

18 Hours - Phoebe Ruguru WINNER

Devil's Chest - Hassan Mageye

The Forbidden - Kizito Samuel Saviour

Rain - Mathew & Eleanor Nabwiso

Bella - Math Bish

Best Movie West Africa

Potato Potahto - Shirley Frimpong-Manso

Alter Ego - Moses Inwang - Esther Eyibo

Isoken - Jade Osiberu WINNER

Tatu - Don Omope, Yolanda Okreke, Segun Arinze, Tolu Awobiyi

Children of Mud - Imoh Umoren

Lotanna - Ifan Micheal

Best Movie Southern Africa

Descent - Awal Abdulfatai

The Road to Sunrise - Shemu Joyah WINNER

Salute! - Phillipe Talavera

Jomako Black Democracy - Abraham Kabwe

Nyasaland - Joyce Mhango Chavula

Trail Blazer Award

Bisola Aiyeola WINNER

Industry Merit Award

Tunde Kelani WINNER

Funmilola Aofiyebi

Best Writer Movie/TV Series

Idemuza - Alaoye Omoake

Soul Tie - Kehinde Joseph

Idahosa Trails - Stanlee Ohikhuare

18 Hours - Njue Kevin

The Torture - Mulindwa Richard

Alter Ego - Patrick Nnamani/Koye O/Moses Inwang WINNER

Hakkunde - Tomi Adesina

Best Supporting Actress

Toyin Abraham - Tatu

Dorcas Shola Fapson - Banana Island Ghost

Funlola Afofiyebi-Riami  - Tatu

Ebele Okaro - Blackrose

Lydia Forson - Isoken WINNER

Emem Inwang - Alter Ego

Best Supporting Actor

Saidi Balogun - Banana Island Ghost

Tomiwa Edun - Banana Island Ghost

Falz - New Money WINNER

Kunle Idowu - Idahosa Trails

Gabriel Afolayan - Okafor's Law

Wale Ojo - Betrayal

Best Actress in a comedy and TV series

Rita Dominic - Big Fat Lie

Adesua Etomi - 10 days in Sun city

Queen Nwokoye - Excess Luggage

Bimbo Ademoye - Backup Wife

Dakore Akande - Isoken

Nyce Wanueri - Auntie Boss WINNER

Femi Adebayo

Best Actor in a comedy

Kalu Ikeagwu- Dr Meekam

IK Ogbonna - Excess Luggage

Blossom Chukwujekwu - The Big Fat Lie

Odunlade Adekola - A Million Baby WINNER

OC Ukeje - Potato Potahto

Jimmy Olukoya - Guy Man

Dare

Best Actress in a Drama/TV Series

Agaba Joan - The Torture

Keira Hewatch - The Witness Box

Miriam Kayode - Children of Mud

Cinderella Sanyu - Bella

Omotola Jalade Ekeinde - Alter Ego WINNER

Lilian Echelon - Black Rose

Best Actor in a Drama Series

Wale Ojo - Alter Ego

Kalu Ikeagwu - Benevolence

Rushabiro Raymond - The Torture

Adjetey Anang  - Keteke WINNER

Adjetey Anang - Sidechic Gang

Chris Attoh - Esohe

Best Director

Moses Inwang - Alter Ego

Aloaye Omoake - Idemuza

Asurf Oluseyi - Hakkunde

Don Omope - Tatu

Jade Osiberu - Isoken WINNER

Mulindwa Richard - The Torture

Shirley Frimpong-Manso - Potato Potahto

Best Overall Movie

Potato Potahto - Shirley Frimpong-Manso

Alter Ego - Moses Inwang

18 Hours - Phoebe Ruguru WINNER

Devil's Chest - Hassan Mageye

Descent - Awal Abdulfatai

The Road to Sunrise - Shemu Joyah

Bob Manuel

Dakore

Zizi Cardo

Saheed Balogun

Iyabo Ojo