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The three senators representing Lagos, on Sunday, endorsed Governor Akinwunmi Ambode for a second term in office, noting that the impacts of his administration were being felt across the State.
The Senators, Gbenga Ashafa (Lagos East); Oluremi Tinubu (Lagos Central) and Solomon Olamilekan (Lagos West), said they were “proud of his achievements and the renewed vigour he had brought to bear since he assumed office.”
The lawmakers gave the endorsement when they paid a visit to the Governor at Lagos House, Ikeja.
Reading a letter of endorsement on behalf of his colleagues, Senator Ashafa said that Governor Ambode had beyond reasonable doubt proved his mettle to lead the State to greater heights.
He cited strategic solutions to traffic gridlock as well as key interventions in various sectors in the State in the last 33 months as parts of the government’s achievements.
“Since May 29, 2015, when you took the mantle of leadership and administration, you have made it clear that you are out to deliver on all your campaign promises.
“Looking back today, we Senators representing the three senatorial districts of Lagos State are very proud of your achievements and the renewed vigour which you have brought to the public service of Lagos State.
He added that they were particularly proud of the infrastructural development that Ambode’s government has “brought to the entire State in general and to our districts in particular.”
On her part, Senator Tinubu commended Governor Ambode for turning every part of the State into a huge construction site as well working to improve the lives of the common man.
Senator Tinubu said: “You (Governor Ambode) have done very credibly and even on our way here just seeing the masses have somewhere to go to is a testimony of how you really want to improve the lives of the common man.”
Also, Senator Olamilekan said the vote of confidence on the Governor was as a result of the good works he had done so far, adding that it was also to urge him to continue to do more for the State.
Responding, Governor Ambode said he was humbled by the collective endorsement of the Senators, assuring that he would continue to give his best for the development of the State.
“I am seriously humbled by the collective presence of the three distinguished Senators from Lagos State in the State House this evening. I must also say that this is a sign that there is huge political stability in this State,” said the Governor.
Ambode added that he was very proud of the three Senators as they have “done Lagos State very proud” and “have been very active.”
