Managing Director of Lagos State Property Development Corporation (LSDPC), Mr. Babajide Sanwoolu has officially announced his intention to seek the ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2019 Lagos governorship election against his principal, Mr Akinwumi Ambode.
He is so emboldened because people believe he has the backing of Mandate Movement, a group loyal to Bola Tinubu, a national leader of the APC.
Addressing his supporters at City Hall, Lagos on Sunday, Mr. Sanwo-Olu stated that he will make Lagos the “greatest, most vibrant city on the African continent, taking its rightful place in the comity of states around the globe”.
He said: “I have a vision for a Lagos with modern and affordable transport system, impeccable public health facilities, world class educational institutions, where we succeed in educating and skilling our youth, especially our children.
“A vision for a Lagos where our children are educated and our youth are highly-skilled, healthy, free of hunger, illiteracy, disease and destitution.
“There’s a lot of work to be done to achieve the Lagos of our dream.”
Sanwo-Olu added that he, “will be a good party man and run an inclusive government” while he also commended Babatunde Fashola, former Lagos governor, for his efforts while leading the state”.