Mr David-Kolawole Vaughan, popularly known as DAKOVA, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) senatorial candidate for Lagos Central, has promised to make a serious difference if elected, saying he will not be a lame-duck senator.
Vaughan, a former two-term National Ex-Officio member of the PDP and party chieftain in Lagos, gave the assurance in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Thursday in Lagos.
The candidate said he would vigorously advocate policies, programmes, and federal projects to address challenges facing residents of the senatorial district.
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“If I am elected, I will be a coordinator of development. I will advocate for everything that will benefit Lagos, particularly federal constituency projects.
“I will attract projects that will be beneficial to the people. Lagos residents are facing challenges in health, education, and infrastructure, among other areas.
“I will support anything that will benefit Nigeria. I will make a serious difference and will not be a lame-duck senator.
“I will be a strong advocate for issues that will improve the country,” he said.
Vaughan identified education, healthcare and infrastructure as priority areas requiring serious attention, promising to support initiatives that would improve residents' welfare.
He said that his personal reputation, integrity and long-standing connection with Lagos would give him an advantage in the 2027 general election.
According to him, voters are increasingly interested in individual candidates rather than political parties, and he is confident his credibility would attract support across the district.
“I think people are going to vote for individuals now, not necessarily political parties.
“They know the PDP, and if the party gives them a candidate they believe has a good reputation like me, it becomes easy.
“I have not compromised my integrity in any way. People will see the difference,” he said.
Asked why residents should elect him to represent Lagos Central, Vaughan said his integrity and accessibility would distinguish him from other candidates.
He described himself as a Lagos indigene, saying that his family had longstanding roots in the state.
The candidate said his professional accomplishments and personal principles were well known, particularly among residents of Lagos Mainland, Lagos Island, Apapa, Surulere and Eti-Osa, which constitute the Lagos Central Senatorial District.
On the political implications of the PDP national leadership’s support for the All Progressives Congress (APC), Vaughan said his senatorial ambition was independent of such considerations.
Expressing confidence in his electoral chances, Vaughan predicted a surprising outcome in the senatorial election, insisting that his political strength and support base were not necessarily visible to observers.
“My chances are very high, very, very high. You cannot always see what is happening in another camp during an election.
“You will see something more surprising in Lagos Central. People will be amazed,” he said.
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