When Mr. Akinwumi Ambode set out to address a world press conference, he was not predictable.

Like his multi-coloured short-sleeved shirt, he was not identified with a single colour of mood.

But it did not take long before it became clear Ambode would not be chummy with his political family. He was a different person.


He felt that his political life was being snuffed out of him. He had to fight for his survival.

At 2:00 p.m. yesterday, the Lagos State governor lashed out at his opponent, Jide Sanwo-Olu .

Sanw-Olu is contending against Ambode for the governorship ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC).

The winner will emerge after the party’s governorship primary today.

Many have said that Ambode deserves a second term. But the godfather of Lagos politics and APC National Leader Bola Tinubu thinks otherwise.

Facing an army of cameramen and supporters, the governor in an APC-branded shirt and a pair of jeans trousers, took position behind the podium.

Bolstered by cheers and claps from supporters, he opened the bunker and pressed the button of no return: “We have never responded to the campaign of calumny on social media. We have one family in APC.

The aspirant being put up to compete against us is not a fit and proper person to take this job.

“I have done everything in the last three and half years to serve people selflessly and to serve the poor.


Most of the projects we are doing are about alleviating the sufferings of the poor.

And the only way out for us is to continue to do that in the next four years.

“This particular aspirant is someone who has been arrested for spending fake dollars in a nightclub in America, and he was detained for months.

He doesn’t have the competence to do what he is being propelled to do.

This is somebody that has gone for rehabilitation before. The records are there at the Gbagada General Hospital.

We don’t want to go too far. Our leadership should have a rethink.”

Sanwo-Olu however was collected in his immediate response. “I will not join issues with anybody.

When some people are playing low, we will continue to play high and maintain focus to take Lagos State to a higher level,” he said.

His advisers might have pulled him to a corner and whispered, “You had better done something to counter Ambode’s stinging statement before irreparable damage is done.” Hours later, he released a more potent statement.


“For anyone to engage in unwarranted character attacks against me, reveals more about that person’s character than it says about mine,” he said.

He “felt sad” the governor said “things beneath the dignity of our people and the exalted office he holds.”

He was also sure that with “cooler reflection”, Ambode would “regret his descent into such low conduct.”

Sanwo-Olu graciously forgave the incumbent but not until he had “cleared up some inaccuracies.”

He admitted he travelled to the United States last month, stressing he would not have been allowed or even given a visa if he had been “involved in what the governor falsely alleged.”

He said: “That I underwent some unidentified type of ‘rehabilitation’ at the Gbagada General Hospital was also shameless and untrue.

Promulgation of salacious rumour should not be part of the job description of a governor.

People should question whether it is ethically right for the governor to turn what should be confidential medical information about a citizen into a weapon of political warfare?


But for the avoidance of doubt, let it be stated that I never received any treatment whatsoever at the Gbagada General Hospital.”

Sanwo-Olu accused Ambode of sowing fear in the hearts of Lagos residents rather than making a “convincing defence of his performance.”

He promised voters there would be no tearing of his opponent down but rather a focusing on issues.

Also, buoyed by the result of the Osun State electoral battle where the APC showed the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) its skills for winning tricky elections, Tinubu jumped in the fray.

He had subtly backed Sanwo-Olu. But in a statement yesterday, he came out fully.

“With people like him at the helm, the state will write the proper history for itself.


When the final word is given, let it be said that we want all Lagosians to look to the future with the hope and optimism that our best days remain before us and not behind us.

“We walk into this primary strong and confidently believing in the right course we are to take.

We shall emerge from this primary even stronger and more confidant that we have taken that course by returning Lagos and our party to their finest path,” he said.

At his press conference, Ambode lamented that all he had was a membership slip and not a card, fearing he and millions of Lagos residents in a similar dilemma could be disenfranchised.

He also raised the alarm that some unscrupulous persons could breach the peace today, vowing the long arm of the law would spare no offender.

Adding to the drama, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, who has been seen in a recent picture with Sanwo-Olu, denied the photograph was his endorsement of the candidate.

In the same breath, the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) refuted reports it had backed the contender.

But a caucus of Lagos State APC federal lawmakers, led by Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, trumpeted the achievements of the aspirant.

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Ambode made some bad mistake; most political party worldwide are funded by patronage of its member or sponsors by the ruling government (e.g NRA and the Republican party) cutting off PSP arrangement was very bad and an anti-party policy,
Secondly; underfunding or complete abandonment of projects of his predecessor, just because the contract doesn't favor him or his government is purely childish. government is about continuity and Lagos has a master plan that must be followed without prejudice.
Thirdly; his inaccessibility to his party faithfuls and the media trail of his predecessor was totally uncalled for.

P.S

his General performance as an administrator as been above average, with the shortfall of revenue from crude oil as compared to fashola, he was able to take development to some forgotten part of Lagos

iammo:
Ambode made some bad mistake; most political party worldwide are funded by patronage of its member or sponsors by the ruling government (e.g NRA and the Republican party) cutting off PSP arrangement was very bad and an anti-party policy,
Secondly; underfunding or complete abandonment of projects of his predecessor, just because the contract doesn't favor him or his government is purely childish. government is about continuity and Lagos has a master plan that must be followed without prejudice.
Thirdly; his in accessibility to his party faithfuls and the media trail of his predecessor was totally uncalled for.

All these bla bla bla in Nigerian politicians and political ethics doesn't exist in societies where system works. The strongest everlasting point here is abandonment of projects from his predecessors. Our administrators are quick to inherit assets and overlook liabilities. Ambode was able to perform because he ignored those lazy fat stomach.
However, if this is the reasons for choosing Sanwo-Olu over Ambode then Lagos state shall cry the same cry Nigerians are crying under Buhari's administration.

*Before you crucify Ambode, salary payment is Constant*...

*Before you crucify Ambode, remember Jubilee Bridges*... Abule Egba and Ajah*...

*Before you crucify Ambode remember Berger Interchange reconstruction*...

*Before you crucify Ambode remember Light Up Lagos*...

*Before you crucify Ambode remember Oshodi Transport Hub reconstruction*...

*Before you crucify Ambode remember Ijora, Yaba, Oyingbo bus stop redevelopment*...

*Before you crucify Ambode remember Lay bys and new bus stops*...

*Before you crucify Ambode remember Lagos is the safest city in Africa*...

*Before you crucify Ambode remember serial 114 inner city road projects in all LGA LCDAs*...

*Before you crucify Ambode remember Lagos Office of Civic Engagement and Lagos Global Office*...

*Before you crucify Ambode remember Lagos Art Projects*
*Before you crucify Ambode, remember pensioners are fully settled and happy with him*
*Remember we have been delivered from VIO and FRSC harassment*...

*Before you crucify Ambode, remember 21 Alimosho roads with two bridges

*Before you crucify Ambode remember the network of roads in Epe

*Before you crucify Ambode remember the Badagry Marina and Epe Marina projects

*Before you crucify Ambode remember the network of roads in Aboru and Abesan communities with a bridge

*Before you crucify Ambode remember Ajasa-Command Road

*Before you crucify Ambode remember the 67 communities in Ibeju-Lekki connected to the national grid after five years of darkness.

*Before you crucify Ambode remember the world class new Onikan Stadium and JK Randle Centre

*Before you crucify Ambode remember One Lagos Fiesta

*Before you crucify Ambode remember the ongoing multiple road projects in the Ikorodu division including Ishawo road project down to Arepo in Ogun State, Igbogbo-igbe-bola Tinubu road down to Gberigbe and environs.

*Before you crucify Ambode remember Lake Rice

*Before you crucify Ambode remember largest rice Mill in Africa under development in Imota

*Before you crucify Ambode remember Rent-to-own housing scheme

*Before you crucify Ambode remember the new Mile 12 market in Imota

*Before you crucify Ambode remember various projects in the health sector including completion of Ayinke House (Baby factory), new Intensive care unit, Helipad, new access road in LASUTH, health insurance, construction of many primary health care centres across the state, among others.

*Before you crucify Ambode remember land protection initiatives

*Before you crucify Ambode remember N25billion Employment Trust Fund which has helped to revamp hitherto moribund industries, facilitated new companies and help create thousands of jobs

*Before you crucify Ambode remember the advancement of multi-modal transport project with new jetties, new world class ferries, shoreline protection and channelization of new ferry routes, among others

*Before you crucify Ambode remember new Ilaje road and jetty

*Before you crucify Ambode remember the various initiatives against domestic violence

*Before you crucify Ambode remember the N500million disability fund

The list is endless. Any ignorant fucker or enemy of progress can Quote me on this and meet his waterloo.