Sanwo-Olu’ll work for greater Lagos, says Tinubu

All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart Asiwaju Bola Tinubu yesterday expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the governorship election in Lagos State.

He congratulated the governor-elect, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, saying that he deserved the victory.

After giving his acceptance speech at the state party secretariat on Acme Road, Alausa, Ikeja, Sanwo-Olu and the deputy governor-elect, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, had stormed the Bourdilion, Ikoyi residence of the leader.

The governor-elect was accompanied by party elders, chieftains and associates. He thanked Lagosians for giving him the mandate.

Party followers were singing and dancing at the secretariat, following the declaration of the results by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Savouring the joy of victory, Tinubu told reporters that Lagosians voted for APC candidates in appreciation of the diligent services rendered to the state by successive progressive administrations.

He noted that Lagosians ignored the campaign slogan of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, Jimi Agbaje, who was advocating freedom.

The former Lagos governor said the campaign approach was unwarranted and illogical because the Centre of Excellence has not been in bondage.

He said: “It is not about freedom fight, but about a thinker and doer and what APC can do in Lagos to develop further and make further progress.”

Party chair Tunde Balogun congratulated members and Lagosians for reposing confidence in the party, assuring them that Sanwo-Olu will not disappoint them.

Balogun said yesterday was a memorable day, hailing Lagosians for making a wise choice.

He said: “Today, history is being made in Lagos as Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu becomes the governor-elect and his running mate, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, the deputy governor-elect of Lagos State.

“He will be sworn in on May 29 as the 15th governor of Lagos State. I pray all of us will be alive to witness the event.”

At the party secretariat were Southwest Women Leader Chief Kemi Nelsom, senators Musiliu Obanikoro, Tony Adefuye and Ganiyu Solomon, Cardinal James Odunmbaku, Chief Lanre Rasak, House of Representatives members James Faleke, Rotimi Agunsoye and Jimi  Benson; Chief Lanre Rasak, party secretary Dr. Wale Ahmed, Yemi Alli, Chief Funso Ologunde, Ashipa Kaoli Olusanya, Women Leader Jumoke Okoya-Thomas, Joe Igbokwe, Abiodun Salami, Sunday Dare, Damola Kasumu, and Legal Adviser Demola Sodiq.