....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.
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