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Agbaje is my ‘egbon’, I expect decency from him – Sanwo-Olu

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5 years ago

December 12, 2018

The governorship candidate for the All Progressives Congress in Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo -Olu , said since his counterpart in the Peoples Democratic Party, Mr Jimi Agbaje , was older than him , he expected a level of decency from him .Sanwo – Olu said this on Wednesday apparently in reaction to a series of tweets by Abaje on Tuesday , wherein the latter questioned the capacity of the APC governorship candidate .

Agbaje had alleged that in an apparent response to his appearance on a TV station on Sunday night , a hurried arrangement had been made to also feature the “ panicky opposition candidate ” on TV.

The PDP candidate thereafter went to question Sanwo – Olu when he ( the APC candidate ) said he would be innovative and improve the systems in the state .

“ Innovative ? An attempt at innovation is what has caused the incumbent ( Mr Akinwunmi Ambode ) a second term , ” Agbaje had said .

Referring to Sanwo – Olu , Agbaje added , “ Your imposition is not on your own terms . You will not be allowed to think freely and run a government. Lagos deserves a free hand and an independent mind ; someone who is not tied to the apron strings of a godfather .

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“ On ( your ) running mate , Dr Obafemi Hamzat , Lagos is getting an amazing deal , two governors wrapped in one as presented by you is an elixir for anarchy in governance .

“ You were billed to be Obafemi Hamzat ’ s Chief of Staff in his attempt to run for office in 2014 . He cannot and will not truly see himself as your deputy . With two powerful energies , the ego battles can only be imagined. ”

Agbaje had thereafter said it would be nice for Sanwo – Olu to present a list of his achievements in the public and private sectors to buttress the claim that he ( Sanwo -Olu ) had been preparing for governance all along.

He said , “ In your previous roles , what were your achievements ? As the Managing Director of the Lagos State Development and Property Corporation , how many housing units were added to solve the housing challenge ? As a commissioner , how did the lots of civil servants improve ?

“ As the state Commissioner for Commerce , what did you do to improve the ease of doing business ? What successes can be attributed to you , Babajide Sanwo – Olu. ”

However , Sanwo – Olu has knocked the PDP candidate for an attempt to join issues with him , “ though in a very poor manner . ”

The APC candidate said his initial reaction was to ignore Agbaje , however , he said in the era of a campaign , “ it behooves on anyone seeking to be the governor of Lagos State to have an elevated mind . ”

He said , “ As leaders , we should place a high premium on civility and imbibe a high level of decorum in a period like this as an example to our followers.

“ Our campaign should be about important issues that affect the lives of our people ; what we are bringing to the table to make life more meaningful to Lagosians .

“ This election will be about who has the best credentials to lead Lagos at this time of our development. It won ’ t be about who can dish out the most insults or tell the most lies . ”

Sanwo – Olu added , “ The election will be about who has the best plan to continue with the progressive and developmental agenda of Lagos that started since 1999 . Lagos is a work in progress .

“ In my published interviews in major newspapers this past Sunday , I was clear when I said Mr Agbaje is my ‘ egbon ’ ( elder brother ) . He is older than me . There is a level of decency that is expected of an elder . ”