Ambode congatulates Sanwo-Olu

***concedes defeat
***urges Lagosians to join hand and move state forward

Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has congratulated the winner of the Lagos State governorship primaries held across the State on Tuesday, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

Ambode in a televised broadcast on Lagos Television, LTV, on Wednesday said the interests of Lagos State must always supersede that of any person or group.

He urged all Lagosians to immediately support the party’s gubernatorial candidate in the 2019 elections and work for the success of party.

He said, “Fellow Lagosians, the last few days have witnessed intense political activities that have gripped the attention of the nation and created palpable tension in the polity.

“I strongly believe that the time has now come for the State to move forward in order that the gains of the last three and half years are not lost.

“APC is a great party and the interests of our beloved State must always supersede that of any person or group. It is in this regard that I wholeheartedly congratulate the winner of the Lagos State APC Primaries, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu”

“As Governor, I will do everything possible to ensure a smooth transition in the remaining period of this administration and ultimately to the new Governor, come May 2019.

“I therefore appeal to all our party members that we remain one family and unite behind the candidate of the party, so that we can continue to move this state forward.

“The progress of Lagos state is non-negotiable. It is a project that I have passionately worked for in the last three and half years as your Governor and one to which I will forever be devoted.”

The governor thanked APC national leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and leadership of the party at state and national levels as well as all party faithfuls and all Lagosians.

“I thank all Lagosians for their faith and trust in me. I urge you not to relent in your support for our party as we prepare for the General Elections.

It would be recalled that the APC governorship primaries held across the state on Tuesday and Ambode’s fellow contestants was declared as winner of the primaries at the end of the exercise.