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.