Ambode meets Lagos lawmakers, starts LGs tour

GOVERNORSHIP aspirant in Lagos State on the platform of All Progressive Congress, Mr. Akinwumi Ambode, weekend, hosted members of the Lagos House of Assembly to a dinner.
The private dinner was held in Ikeja, Lagos. Apart from the attendance recorded at the dinner and strategic consultation meeting, the legislators also greeted Ambode’s passionate speech with a standing ovation.
36 out of 40 members of the House attended the event, a development that further affirms Ambode’s popularity and acceptability across board.
At the dinner, Ambode presented himself as an informed, articulate but humble candidate who does not only profess respect for the legislative arm of government but one who also submits himself totally to the authority and guidance of the party.
He told the legislators that he was desirous of building on the achievements of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu and Governor Babatunde Fashola, SAN, both of whom he worked with as Accountant General and Permanent Secretary in the state.
He also highlighted his core programmes under the acronym LAGOS – Leadership, Accountability, Good Governance, Opportunities and Service and promised not to let the state down if he secures the party’s nod at the primaries on December 2.
Meanwhile, Ambode whomade his declaration at the Onikan Stadium last month will commence a tour of the 20 local government areas in Lagos from today. A statement from his media team said the tour of the LGs was in furtherance of Ambode’s respect for party institutions and belief in reaching out to all and sundry.