Ambode Accepts Defeat, Ready To Work For Success Of Sanwo-Olu In 2019

The incumbent Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has accepted the defeat in Tuesday’s gubernatorial election which saw Babajide Sanwo-Olu winning the ticket of All Progressive Congress (APC).

The Governor said during a short broadcast on Lagos Television (LTV) Wednesday afternoon,  that the interest of Lagos State is bigger than any personal interest, hence his decision to accept the result and work for the winner to ensure that APC win the election next year.

He congratulated the winner, Sanwo-Olu and vowed to use everything within his power to support him to win the election.

He also thank the national Leader of the APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and all the l;leaders of the leaders in the state and at the national level.

He commend Lagosians for believing in him since he assumed power.

ADDRESS DELIVERED BY THE GOVERNOR OF LAGOS STATE, HIS EXCELLENCY, MR. AKINWUNMI AMBODE, ON THE APC LAGOS STATE GOVERNORSHIP PRIMARIES ON WEDNESDAY, 3RD OCTOBER, 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.

Long Live Nigeria

Long Live Lagos State

Long Live APC

Itesiwaju Ipinle Eko, lo jewa Logun

HIS EXCELLENCY,
MR. AKINWUNMI AMBODE
GOVERNOR, LAGOS STATE

3rd October, 2018