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CAN endorses Sanwo-Olu for second term, says Lagos Governor’s performance ‘outstanding so far’

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CAN endorses Sanwo-Olu for second term, says Lagos Governor’s performance ‘outstanding so far’

 
 •Governor: ‘No service more pleasing to God than serving mankind’
 
 •Christian leaders root for Tinubu for national leadership
 
For the giant strides recorded in Lagos State in the last three years, Body of Christ in the State has publicly thrown their weight behind Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, endorsing the Governor for a second term. 
 
At the 2022 Inter-Denominational Divine Service organised by the Lagos chapter of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), the Christian body was unequivocal in its endorsement of the Governor for a second term, as it described the Sanwo-Olu administration as one that is “consciously pragmatic and proactive”. 
 
CAN added that the Governor, in his administrative style, has sustained and built on the culture of excellent governance bequeathed to the public sector in the State by  his predecessors, especially the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu. 
 
For this reason, Body of Christ in Lagos wants Sanwo-Olu to return for a second term. 
CAN endorses Sanwo-Olu for second term, says Lagos Governor’s performance ‘outstanding so far’
 
Christian leaders from all denominations in the membership of CAN in Lagos were present at the event held at The Apostolic Church (LAWNA) Territorial Headquarters in Ketu with the theme: “Choose You This Day Whom You Will Serve”. 
 
CAN chairman, Rt. Reverend Stephen Adegbite, who described Sanwo-Olu as “a child of God”, said the Governor’s programmes and projects had been felt across all sectors, adding that the Governor had been delivering on his administration’s development blueprint with fear of God. 
 
He said: “Sanwo-Olu is a child of God and when you have a child of God at the helm of affairs, all you get is excellent results. The blind can see the developments going on in Lagos and the determination of the Governor to consolidate on the THEMES Agenda. The Governor has been wonderful and we are seeing progress across all sectors. 
 
“Given the Governor’s outstanding performance, the Body of Christ in Lagos State is saying unequivocally that one good turn deserves another. Since we do not change a winning team, let us all pray and support this performing, pragmatic, wonderful, ever-consciously proactive, people-oriented and God-fearing Government to continue for a second term.” 
 
Adegbite hailed the Governor and his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, for upholding synergy and harmony in administering the affairs of the State. He also praised the First Lady, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, and wife of the Deputy Governor for supporting their husbands with various projects. 
 
The Lagos CAN chairman also gave a tacit endorsement of the presidential ambition of Tinubu, saying the country would be in for a new and better country if Tinubu was allowed to have a shot at the presidency and replicate Lagos progress at the national level. 
 
“We all know there is a bigger project being pursued in Lagos State at the national level and if we see a replication of what is happening in Lagos at the national level, definitely Nigeria would be a better place for all to dwell in,” Adegbite said. 
 
In acceptance, Sanwo-Olu, who was in attendance at the event, expressed the faith that the CAN endorsement came on the heels of the group’s dispassionate assessment of his administration’s achievements. 
 
The Governor said his purpose in Government was to offer his physical strength and intellect to uplift conditions of the people, stressing that no service would be greater and pleasing to God than serving mankind. 
 
Sanwo-Olu said: “Our covenant with God is to serve the people and give in our best ability in the period we have been chosen to serve. Indeed, we appreciate the support and prayers of the Christian body. 
 
“For me, it is not just to listen to the commendations passed on me by CAN and believe we have done it all. What is important is how well we have served the people and improved their conditions using our office. We still have a lot to achieve, just as we have delivered visible projects across the sectors of our economy. 
 
“Our administration’s development agenda was designed with the objective to ease the pain of the masses. For as long as God continue to give us the strength, our Government will continue to serve the people. We will continue to deliver what will make life a lot better than what it is today.”
CAN endorses Sanwo-Olu for second term, says Lagos Governor’s performance ‘outstanding so far’

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Tinubu @72: Photos As Lagos Lawmakers Honour Nigeria’s President

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Lawmakers at the Lagos State House of Assembly took turns to speak glowingly of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday as he marks his 72nd birthday on Friday.

 

 

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The lawmakers commended the President for deciding on no-celebration of his birthday in consideration of the mood of the nation as, according to them, this was the mark of true leadership.

However, the lawmakers said it was important to celebrate the President’s achievements while he was governor of Lagos and his current strides noting that his policies in the State have continued to put Lagos on the global map.

Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, while praying for good health and strength for the President, noted that the successes so far achieved by Lagos can be linked to Tinubu’s wisdom and leadership capacity.

“When Asiwaju Tinubu became governor, we all know how much Lagos was earning. He successfully moved the revenue of the state from N600 million to over N8 billion in 2007. He also set in motion strategies for the upward progression of the revenue generation.

“This is not just about his birthday. It is a celebration of Lagos and where his policies have carried us. The Lagos Red Line rail project was unveiled recently and Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu reiterated that the achievement can be attributed to Asiwaju who created the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) while he was governor,” Dr. Obasa said.

The Speaker directed the Clerk of the House, Barr. Olalekan Onafeko, to transmit a congratulatory message to the President on behalf of the lawmakers, staff and management of the Assembly.

In his contribution, the Majority Leader of the House, Hon. Noheem Adams, prayed that the steps currently being taken by the President would bring Nigeria out of its challenges.

While the Deputy Majority Leader, Adedamola Richard Kasunmu, described Tinubu as a compassionate leader, Hon. Sa’ad Olumoh (Ajeromi-Ifelodun 1) said Tinubu’s journey has been one of successes as seen in Lagos and his current administration at the centre. He prayed that the President’s current policies will also be beneficial to every citizen.

On his part, Hon. Sylvester Ogunkelu (Epe 2) recalled how Obasa prayed in 2019 that Tinubu would be president adding that Tinubu had shown his leadership acumen by deciding not to celebrate this year’s birthday.

Hon. Foluke Osafile (Amuwo Odofin 1) commended the President’s current steps while Hon. Adewale Temitope (Ifako Ijaiye 1) prayed that God continue to direct Tinubu’s paths and also keep Lagos lawmakers soaring.

 

 

Tinubu @72: Photos As Lagos Lawmakers Honour Nigeria's President

Eromosele Ebhomele
Chief Press Secretary to the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly.

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BEHOLD THE BEAUTIFUL BRIDE OF OSADEBE AVENUE BECKONS

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BEHOLD THE BEAUTIFUL BRIDE OF OSADEBE AVENUE BECKONS

 

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In the spirits of the exigencies of present charged up political topical realities and conversations,I am inherently inclined to ruminate and juggle our consciousness around the personage of Hon Senator M.Okpebholo and his walk towards becoming the Governor of Edo State.

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Humanity has always been subsumed,inundated with transformative phases culminating into palpable tangible events and outcomes and leading to positive disruptive developmental changes.

Undoubtedly,ideas visions and actionable goals shapes our world into transcendental growth and transformative developments.

A purposeful and iconoclastic idea whose time has come breaks down all barriers and obstacles to shine and glow into unparalleled unbridled fruition and acceptance.

In this sense,it’s pertinent to encapsulate rather unequivocally that Senator M Okpebholo emergence as the flag bearer of APC in the forthcoming Edo State elections is an idealistic momentous indication of an idea whose time has come-he is the rave of the moment that everyone should reasonably pander to and readily identify with without hesitations or scruples.

Resoundingly loud in the lips of rational citizens and netizens in and beyond Edo State is the very unmistakable ubiquitous voices,agitations,drumming,clamoring,for the easy going,down to earth,soft spoken,unassuming,humane,humbleness personified mien of Hon Senator M Okpebholo whose time has come to become the Governor of Edo State.

Typically,analogically and apparently the difficulties encountered with attempting to stop a moving train is the same struggle and resistance cum obstinacy to be overcome all attempts to stop the movement of SMO trains into Osadebey Avenue.

Interestingly,but ironically rumor mill and social media tends to be irreverently awash with arguments and postulations for or against and about the antecedents and benevolent overtures of SMO in the past as indices,parameters and anecdotes or measuring yardstick for future performances upon emergence as Governor….and l am simply miffed,wondering and asking rhetorically for the umpteenth time a subliminal regurgitation of our memories as to the performances of our erstwhile Governor Oshiomhole Gov Obaseki,Gov Igbinedion,Gov Odigie Oyegun
before they became Governors of Edo State??

I will be stultified and jolted into coalesce,condescension and submission if one can point at a meaningful remembrance of any grandiose project or remarkable charitable contributions they made in their respective local governments or senatorial zones prior to their being elected as Governors.

Suffice to state that I am struggling to decipher the rationale behind the conversation that previous acts of charity and projects done becomes a major political indicator and justification for becoming a Governor of Edo state.

Therefore and rightly so,it aggregates to cheap assailable blackmail all attempts to profile Hon Senator M Okpebolo on the basis of his personal acts of charity as a vicarious lens of assessment and for voting him into Office as Governor or otherwise.

He is irrevocably the beautiful bride of Edo Politics whose time is now.
An impeccable candidate with no baggages.He is his self cheerleader.
He is your everyday people person who operates an open door policy.
He is a rare silent achiever and an astute leader with pedigree of talking less but doing more.
He is an asset and a gift to Edo State

He is not your regular run of the mill boastful politician who speaks with both sides of the mouth denigrating with prism alluring lies uncensored

In the main,the whole essence of political participation is intended to make policy decisions that could shape up and lead to definitive changes,gains and democratic reforms for the generality of the public interest.

And l boldly posit unapologetically that voting Hon Senator M Okpebholo as Governor of Edo State is a wise choice to make come Election Day cos he will walk the talk by matching words with actionable and transformative deliverables of democratic dividends upon becoming the Governor of Edo State.

 

BEHOLD THE BEAUTIFUL BRIDE OF OSADEBE AVENUE BECKONS

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Ondo governorship aspirant, Akintelure is dead

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Sadly, one of the frontline governorship aspirants of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State, Paul Akintelure, is dead.

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Before his untimely demise, Akintelure had raised concerns about both direct and indirect threats to his life.

 

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He had expressed hope that the situation would improve over time but sadly, it escalated as the APC governorship primary election scheduled for April 25 approached.

Akintelure’s alarm on threat to life

Akintelure in a statement released by his spokesperson, Oladapo Akintelure, on Thursday, March 21, 2023, said, “Initially, I hope these incidents would dissipate over time, yet regrettably, they have escalated to pose a serious threat to my life”

“The threats against me only strengthen my resolve to stand up for what is right and just. I will not allow fear to dictate our path forward.

“Let us embrace peace, progress, and unity. Our collective strength lies in our to stand together as one, regardless of our differences.”

Political background

Recall Akintelure ran as the deputy governorship candidate of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) with Rotimi Akeredolu (the incumbent Ondo State governor) against Olusegun Mimiko, the then Labour Party flagbearer, who won the election.

Earlier, he had contested the senatorial election against the Peoples Democratic Party candidate, but he was defeated.

He was a medical doctor and hailed from Igbotako, Okitipupa Local Government Area of Ondo State.

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