Agbaje will not abandon projects, says chieftain

FORMER Lagos State Commissioner for Energy Wale Oluwo, has assured the people of Epe that the governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), Mr. Jimi Agbaje, would continue the developmental strides begun by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode in the town.

Oluwo also said the land acquisitions in the Epe and Lekki-Ajah axis would be reviewed, if PDP wins the election.

Oluwo, an Epe indigene, told the indigenes who gathered for Agbaje’s rally in the Marina beach area of the town that the infrastructural constructions begun by the governor embarked upon would not be abandoned under Agbaje.

“Agbaje and his Deputy have assured me that they will continue the good work that Ambode began in Epe but has not been allowed to finish,” Oluwo said.

Echoing Oluwo’s words, Agbaje’s running mate, Haleemat Oluwayemisi Busari, whose paternal roots are in Epe, also assured her kinsmen that there would be no abandoned projects in the town.

Oluwo said: “All our land that they acquired, JK will review. Those that can be returned will be returned. Owners of those that cannot be retrieved will receive adequate compensation.”

According to Oluwo, the PDP government would provide the people with roads, potable water and electricity.

The former commissioner recalled the circumstances that led him to quit the government.

His words: “I resigned from the government. They say that in Nigeria it is difficult for a public official to resign, but I resigned on my own.”

Busari encouraged the people not to feel intimidated but to go out and vote on Saturday, saying, God was on their side.

She said: “I cannot get to Alausa and forget Epe. Jimi and I belong to you. We have based our campaign on the economy, livability and the future. Obafemi Awolowo and Lateef Jakande achieved much in the Southwest and in Lagos with their unforgettable records in education and other sectors. Our programme shall be based on education, with the welfare of teacher’s paramount.”

She said 10 percent of the contracts would be allocated to women, as a foundation for boosting the state’s economy.

Busari said that their government had an eye towards developing Lagos for the welfare of the youths.

She said: “When we corruptly spend today the resources that should enhance our future, what shall be left for our children? We shall not behave that way, we will project programmes with our children in mind.”