Lagos APC Describes ‘Ambode Group’ As Faceless, Lacks Merit

The All Progressives Congress, APC in Lagos State has described as faceless and lacking in merit a group purported to be within its fold called Akinwunmi Ambode Campaign Group led by one Olawale Oluwo. 

In a statement released Sunday by Hon. Yesiro Karamo, the Acting Publicity Secretary, Lagos State APC said activities of various groups within the party have been banned and thus expressed doubt about the membership of promoters of the group.

“Our attention has been been drawn to the distractive interview by a faceless group which calls itself Akinwunmi Ambode Campaign Group led by one Olawale Oluwo,” the statement read. 

“For starters, the promoters of the group, if they are truly members of Lagos State All Progressives Congress, ought to know that the activities of clandestine groups have been banned because of their divisive tendencies. 

“It is also interesting that it has taken three years after the ouster of the Ambode administration in the state for such a group to spring up and claim relevance. However, they could be pardoned because it is in the spirit of the season. 

“It is worthy to recall that the Lagos State APC had earlier made it clear that the endorsement of the incumbent governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu by the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC) for another term in office did not foreclose the ambition of any other member. 

“As a Democratic Party, we remain committed to provide a level playing field for all aspirants for various offices and ensure internal democracy. It is distasteful and unacceptable for a group purportedly committed to our party to take on the role of the opposition within. 

“While we want to welcome back our members, who hitherto left our party, to the progressive family, we need to caution them not to unnecessarily heat up the polity with unguided utterances. In their absence, the party successfully conducted congresses at the ward, local, state and national levels to fill party offices. 

“The process of reconciliation, especially in Lagos State, is on steady progress. Therefore, our returning members will be expected to conduct themselves in a manner acceptable under our party’s constitution, rules and guidelines. 

“As a party, we remain proud of the landmark achievements of Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu. He has not only kept faith with kernel of his social contract with Lagosians, the THEMES agenda, he has returned the state to the path of steady progress.

“He has been a symbol of responsible, stable, responsive , humane and humble leadership. He has indeed delivered on the policies and the politics,” the party acting spokesman stated.