A group operating under the aegis of Itesiwaju Ipinle Eko Vanguard, says it has thrown its weight behind the re-election bid of the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, for a second term in 2019.
The group, which is made up of social activists, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), artisans, political groups, youths and Ndigbo movement, made the declaration at the inauguration of its 57 Coordinators in the 20 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) across the State.
Speaking at the event, the General Coordinator of the group, Seyi Bamigbade, explained that the governor’s total dedication to duty coupled with the enormous developmental projects and his desire to make the State a better place to live, has automatically earned him a second term in office.
While urging his colleagues to mobilise support for the governor’s re-election in 2019, Bamigbade disclosed that Ambode as a trail blazer and innovative forerunner, had changed the State, and taken it to a desirable height.
He added that winning the 2019 governorship election would enable him complete developmental projects, which he has already embarked on as well as complement the existing ones.
Bamigbade said, “We have been observing with strong concerns the generous administration of our governor. As a trail blazer and inventive leader, Ambode has taken our State to a greater height.
Lagos has now become a reference point for other States in the country. “We are also delighted to associate with his laudable achievements in making Lagos a prodigious economic center and an orientation idea for other States in the country.
Let me state unambiguously that Ambode’s predecessors served eight years in office, and I say without any hesitation that he will also spend eight years,” he added.
Also speaking at the event, member representing Epe Constituency II in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Segun Olulade, urged the group to stand on the idea of selfless service and support the transformation agenda of Lagos State.
He pointed out that the State has been blessed with good leaders who have passion for making life easy for the residents, adding that, “all we need is to support them with prayers.”
