Ambode Declares, Promises Better Deal for Lagos
APC governorship aspirant, Mr. Akinwumi Ambode
Frontline gubernatorial aspirant of the All People's Congress (APC) in
Lagos State, Mr. Akinwumi Ambode on Friday formally declared his
intention to seek office, promising to make the state more liveable for
its teeming residents.
In a carnival-like event which held at the Onikan Stadium, Lagos,
Ambode who voluntarily retired as Accountant- General of Lagos State
after close to three decades in service, said he was the candidate in
the best position to build on the good works, which have been done in
Lagos since the time of Chief Obafemi Awolowo.
The colourful event which had an array of musicians including leading
Fuji act, Wasiu Alabi Pasuma and sensational rap artistes, M. I. and
Olamide, amongst others, had various political and professional groups
clad in assorted uniform attires popularly known as Aso-ebi as well as
different colours of T-shirts with pictures of Ambode and various
inscriptions which depict the essence of his candidacy.
Part of Ambode’s declaration speech entitled: “Continuing the Progress,
Securing the Future: ”reads: The last fifteen years have witnessed an
irreversible growth and development of our great state with a foundation
laid concretely by Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu between 1999 and 2007. The
consolidation and actualisation of that growth, of which we are all
living testimonies, have been achieved by the indefatigable incumbent
Governor, Babatunde Raji Fashola. (SAN).
“I stand before you today in the spirit of the continuity of excellence that Lagos is known for. My vision and mission is to create a clean, secure and prosperous Lagos State that is driven by a vibrant economy and supported by quality service, equity and justice.
“Lagos is the most cosmopolitan state in Nigeria and there is no room
for discrimination. Whether you are Igbo, Efik, Ijaw, Hausa, Fulani, a
foreigner, whoever you are, so far you live or work in Lagos, our
government will work for you and you will be adequately represented. …We
want a Lagos that will not deny any Nigerian citizen the right of
political participation and access to services. It is not about
sectionalism. This is the new Nigeria that we want to build and Lagos is
the focal point from where we would build the Nigeria of our dreams.”
Ambode assured that if given the opportunity to govern Lagos State, his
administration would create opportunities for every Lagosian to express
himself, create job opportunities, improve on infrastructure and
further deepen the opportunities available for businesses and business
people to thrive in Lagos.
“I am resolved to offer you genuine leadership that will be accountable
with all the principles of good governance, a government of inclusion
that will not leave any race or gender behind. No matter your age, sex,
tribe or any other status, as long as you reside in Lagos, we will make
Lagos liveable for you. We will work to create opportunities for all and
offer selfless service. As we proceed we will leave no one behind.
"What our great party stands for is change, positive change. We will
create wealth. We will create new jobs. We will challenge ourselves to
make Lagos a better place. We will take Lagos to the next level. We are
going to do it together. Everybody counts", he said.
The aged, widows, artisans, students, children, the physically
challenged, professionals, we all have a part to play. For corporate
Lagos, Lagos is open for business, even for greater business. We have
the political will to move Lagos to the next level. We are going to face
our
challenges by ourselves. Nobody is going to do that for us. With our collective will, we will overcome them,” the candidate said
challenges by ourselves. Nobody is going to do that for us. With our collective will, we will overcome them,” the candidate said
While calling on Lagos residents to embrace the change that the APC, he
noted that all Nigerians must work towards a change in the government
at the centre saying that Nigerians deserved more that failed promises
of transition that the country has received from the ruling party in the
past one decade and a half
Ambode summed up his promise for the state in the acronym LAGOS which
represents: Leadership, Accountability, Good Governance, Opportunities
and Service assuring that he would continue in his well-known attribute
of selfless service if given the opportunity to serve the people of
Lagos State as governor.
“I stand before you today in the spirit of the continuity of excellence
that Lagos is known for. My vision and mission is to create a clean,
secure and prosperous Lagos State that is driven by a vibrant economy
and supported by quality service, equity and justice. Our message is
LAGOS. LAGOS is Leadership, LAGOS is Accountability, LAGOS is Good
Governance, LAGOS is Opportunities and LAGOS is Service. That is what I
stand for. “
Party stalwarts at the event included, Alhaji Abiodun Sumala, Minority
Leader of the House of Representatives Hon Femi Gbajabiamila, Hon James
Faleke of the House of Representatives, Chairman of the Forum of Local
Government Chairmen in Lagos State, Hon Adekunle Akeem, former Chairman
of Kosofe Local Government, Hon Tunde Buraimoh, former Women Leader for
the APC in Lagos State, Hon Adetoun Adediran, former Special Adviser to
the Lagos State Governor on Rural Development, Hon Paul Kalejaiye, Rev
Ogedengbe, Senior Special Assistant to the Lagos State Governor on
Religious Matters among others.
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