Lagos PDP Governorship Candidate, Deji Doherty Commends Lagos Govt, Pledges Continuity

MICHAEL AKINOLA 

The Lagos State Governorship Candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Deji Doherty, has commended the work being done by the Lagos State Government, specifically in the area of environment, saying he will continue and do more if elected.

Doherty gave the commendation while speaking on the state of development in Lagos during a Lagos State governorship debate organised by TVC in partnership with Channels Television, Punch, Vanguard and TheCable newspapers.

At the debate, the PDP Candidate and other candidates of African Democratic Congress, ADC, Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour, All Progressives Congress, APC, Obafemi Hamzat and Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Funso Doherty outlined their visions for Lagos State.

During his submission, the PDP Candidate noted that despite political differences, good governance should be acknowledged and built upon.

According to him, Lagos has recorded visible progress in several areas, and his administration would not abandon ongoing projects but would consolidate on them and expand their impact for residents.

He specifically commended the Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, for his hard work and dedication to keeping Lagos clean, safe and orderly.

Doherty said Wahab’s efforts in environmental sanitation, flood control, enforcement against environmental violations and the clearing of illegal structures have contributed to improving the quality of life in the state.

“Lagos is working, and we must say it as it is. The Commissioner for Environment, Mr Tokunbo Wahab, has been doing a great job. His hard work is visible across the state,” Doherty said.

He added that his vision for Lagos is not to tear down what is working, but to improve on it and deliver more for Lagosians, particularly in the areas of environment, infrastructure, youth employment, healthcare and education.

“I will continue the good work Lagos has been doing, and I will do more. Lagosians deserve a cleaner, safer and more prosperous state, and that is what we will deliver,” he said.

Doherty’s remarks have drawn attention in political circles, as it is uncommon for an opposition governorship candidate to publicly commend a serving administration and one of its key officials.

Observers say the statement reflects a campaign focused on continuity, competence and service delivery, rather than partisan attacks.