Politics

Full text of Ambode’s speech congratulating Sanwo-Olu

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6 years ago

October 3, 2018

Fellow Lagosians , the last few days have witnessed intense political activities that have gripped the attention of the nation and created palpable tension in the polity. I strongly believe that the time has now come for the State to move forward in order that the gains of the last three and half years are not lost .
Dear Lagosians , APC is a great party and the interests of our beloved State must always supercede that of any person or group . It is in this regard that I wholeheartedly congratulate the winner of the Lagos State APC Primaries , Mr . Babajide Sanwo -Olu and urge all Lagosians to immediately support our party’ s gubernatorial candidate in the 2019 elections and work for the success of our dear party .

As Governor , I will do everything possible to ensure a smooth transition in the remaining period of this administration and ultimately to the new Governor , come May 2019 .

I therefore appeal to all our party members that we remain one family and unite behind the candidate of the party , so that we can continue to move this state forward .

The progress of Lagos state is non -negotiable . It is a project that I have passionately worked for in the last three and half years as your Governor and one to which I will forever be devoted.

I wish to use this opportunity to thank our national leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu , and the leadership of our great party at state and national levels, all party faithfuls and all Lagosians .

I thank all Lagosians for their faith and trust in me . I urge you not to relent in your support for our party as we prepare for the General Elections .