Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State and the Deputy Governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, have urged Lagos East Senatorial District residents to vote massively for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election.
Both leaders also canvassed support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates to sustain development.
They made the call at the Lagos East Senatorial District APC mega rally on Thursday in Epe, Lagos.
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The leaders urged residents to go out with their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) on election day, rather than stay at home.
Sanwo-Olu urged residents to demonstrate appreciation for Tinubu’s leadership by re-electing him in the Jan. 16 election.
He described Tinubu as a visionary leader who laid the foundation for Lagos’ development during his tenure as governor, adding that the blueprint had continued to guide the state’s transformation.
“This is a man that has helped us to take Lagos to an enviable position. Lagos today is the most sought-after city-state in the entire Africa.
“This man started the journey with us over 26 years ago. He laid the foundation for us.
‘’He laid the blueprint for us, and each and every one of us is grateful to his leadership and commitment to service,” he said.
Sanwo-Olu said that Tinubu had extended his development vision to the national level, with interventions and projects across the six geopolitical zones.
He listed support for students, pensioners, youths and elderly citizens, as well as road construction, among the initiatives that demonstrated the president’s commitment to national development.
The governor also highlighted Tinubu’s efforts to attract international investors and revive industries, saying, ‘’The president deserves the support, prayers and votes of Nigerians.
‘’Lagosians should reciprocate the president’s support for the state by voting massively for him and other APC candidates.’’
Sanwo-Olu also highlighted projects and initiatives expected to benefit Lagos, including support for the development of the Green Line rail project and the proposed international deep seaport.
He further mentioned ongoing airport renovation and other infrastructure initiatives, describing them as evidence of Tinubu’s commitment to Lagos’ continued growth.
“This man deserves more than our vote. He deserves our prayers and our support.
‘’That’s why on January 16, the minimum we should do is to come out in large numbers as citizens of Lagos State to show our appreciation to him and vote for him massively,” he said.
Sanwo-Olu urged residents of Lagos East to mobilise their friends, neighbours and visitors to support the APC at the polls, expressing confidence in the party’s victory.
He said that the president’s leadership would help move Nigeria forward and urged party supporters to remain united behind the APC candidates.
Earlier, Hamzat, the APC governorship candidate in Lagos, said the purpose of the campaign visit was to canvass support for all candidates of the party ahead of the forthcoming elections.
He urged residents to mobilise their neighbours and ensure that eligible voters participated in the electoral process.
“On election day, let us not stay at home. Come out with your PVC and ensure that everyone in your neighbourhood votes.
“We have the highest number of registered voters in Nigeria. Let us come out to vote for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and every candidate that will support the continuity of his good work,” Hamzat said.
He said that Tinubu had recorded significant achievements in infrastructure, education, healthcare and other critical sectors, stressing the need for Lagosians to support the continuation of his administration’s development efforts.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the rally had APC Chieftains, members of the Governors Advisory Council, party faithful and Lagos residents in attendance to show their support.
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