- The talks around the 2019 general elections continue to take center stage in Nigeria's politics
- One state analysts will look out for is Lagos, as it has been held firm by the ruling party since the return of democracy in 1999
- Chieftains of the party in the state are of the view that the opposition should not waste their time in the forthcoming polls
The executive chairman of Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Lagos, Mayor Dele Oshinowo has advised opposition parties not to bother contesting and save their resources ahead of the 2019 governorship polls in the state.
He made this known during a reaffirmation rally convened by the local council to endorse Governor Akinwunmi Ambode for a second term in office.
Mayor Oshinowo speaking at the well attended rally. Photo credit: Media team Agboyi-Ketu LCDA
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The event was held at the council headquarters, Agboyi road ,Alapere amidst pomp and pageantry, and witnessed by a large turnout of residents, who trooped out en-masse to participate in the ratification.
The chairman said the essence of the rally is to show appreciation for a positive job embarked upon by the governor.
He described the governor's projects as “laudable and evenly distributed; tilting to progress, without prejudice to status,tribe or political affiliations.”
He, however, disclosed that the endorsement is long over due, stating that the governor has brought prosperity into governance.
He further opined that the huge endorsement hovering around the state, it is clear that the 2019 elections is already done and dusted.
Prominent politicians at the event include the deputy senatorial leader, Lagos East APC, Pa Stephen Oyedele and member representing Kosofe Constituency 2 in the Lagos state House of Assembly, Honourable Tunde Braimoh.
Others are first executive chairperson of the local council, Otunba (Mrs) Yetunde Arobieke, board member, Lagos state audit commission, Honourable Abiodun Akhigbe, state deputy publicity secretary, Lagos APC, Honourable Abiodun Salami, chairman, Agboyi-Ketu APC, Alhaji Abiodun Adefolarin.
Religious leaders, artisan groups, market men and women, youth groups, transport union workers amongst others were also represented at the event.
Meanwhile, youths under the aegis of Younger Stakeholders of the All Progressives Congress (YSAPC) have called on Asiwaju Bola Tinubu to constitute a formidable team that will include them to help his reconciliation assignment in the ruling party.
They made the demand during a press briefing on Tuesday, March 13, in Abuja through one of the leaders, Dominic Alancha, on the outcome of their meeting.
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