Ambode: don’t vote for ‘trial and error’ candidate January 17, 2015 Written by Emmanuel OLADESU and Musa ODOSHIMOKHE Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Mr. Akinwumi Ambode, yesterday urged Lagosians to vote for continuity instead of voting for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate, who he described as a trial and error flag bearer. The former Accountant-General and Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance, said that Lagos was not prepared for political experimentation in the post-Fashola period, advising voters to endorse the progressive bloc that has made the state proud in the last 16 years. Also, Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola (SAN), said Lagosians will reject the PDP at the polls because it has nothing to offer the Centre of Excellence. He said, since President Jonathan has admitted that he has failed, he is unfit for a second term. The governor also said that the state does not need an inexperienced administrator, saying that is dangerous. He said an inexperienced opposition candidate would reverse the gains of the past 16 years in the metropolis. At a carnival-like rally in Apapa, the commercial hub and host to the largest seaport in the sub-region, Fashola and Ambode lamented the traffic gridlock, which is a recurrent decimal in the axis, assuring that the APC presidential candidate, Gen. Muhammadu Buhari, will clear the mess if elected as the President in the general elections. The APC campaign train rolled into Apapa around 8 am, with broom waving and jubilating party supporters drumming, singing and dancing. On the stage was ace musician, Buga, who thrilled the crowd, and artists-Sunkanmi Omobolanle and Eniola Badmus, who enjoined the people to collect their voter’s cards from the electoral commission. A huge number of party supporters came to the rally from Lagos Island and Mainland, Ajeromi/Ifelodun, Eti-Osa, Yaba, Ijora/Badia and Apapa/Iganmu councils. The venue was electrified with the arrival of the senator from the Lagos Central, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu, and her supporters around 12.30 pm. She was accompanied by former Commissioner Jide Sanwoolu, Alhaji Mutiu Are, former House of Assembly Deputy Speaker Toun Adediran and Mrs. Bolanle Akinyemi-Obe. There was also a wild jubilation when Ambode rode into the venue, accompanied by thousands of youths from across the 57 local councils. Adorning a red customised shirt and a fez cap to match, the flag bearer climbed the stairs to the podium swiftly, drawing an applause for his zest, agility and vigour. The Chairman of the party, who presided over the campaign, was assisted by Fashola in presenting party flags to Senator Tinubu; House of Representatives candidate for Apapa Constituency Hon. Ayodeji Joseph; House of Assembly flag bearer for Apapa Constituency 1, Mrs. Mojisola Lawal, and her Constituency 11 counterpart, Hon. Muyiwa Jimoh. In happy mood were party leaders, including Deputy Governor Joke Orelope-Adefulire; Secretary to the Government and Ambode’s running mate, Dr. Oluranti Adebule; Transport Commissioner Kayode Opeifa; former Deputy Governor Olufemi Pedro; former Minister of State for Defence, Chief Demola Seriki; one-time Lagos State Commissioner for Finance, Mr.Wale Edun; former Home Affairs and Culture Commissioner, Tunde Balogun; the Campaign Team Leader, Cardinal James Odunmbaku; Hakeem Sulaimon-Oris; APC Publicity Secretary, Comrade Joe Igbokwe, and his deputy, Abiodun Salam. Also at the event were Fashola’s wife, Abimbola; Ambode’s wife, Bola; APC Vice Chairman (Lagos Central), Hon. Fuad Oki; Pa Murphy Adetoro; Hon. Denge Anifowose; Hon. Olawumi Edet; Hon. Paul Kalejaye; Hon. Ademorin Kuye; Mr. Abdullahi Enilolobo; Mrs. Bolaji Dada and Alhaji Lawal Akapo, who rendered the opening prayer. Thanking the supporters for their commitment and resilience, Ambode assured that their efforts would not be in vain. The flag bearer promised to implement his manifestoes faithfully, if elected as the gov
Posted on: Sat, 17 Jan 2015 07:36:56 +0000
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