By InfactNG
Lagos state governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu may breath easy as the leaders of the All Progressive Congress (APC) have said it is not ready yet to replace the governor in the 2023 Gubernatorial election in the state. The Governance Advisory Council, GAC, of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Lagos chapter, said that it has not gotten any candidate to replace the incumbent Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
This is contrary to the report posted and circulating on WhatsApp platform at the weekend, purporting that the GAC, party leaders and stakeholders have settled for a replacement for Sanwo-Olu.
GAC, which consists party leaders and chieftains, therefore, urged citizens to disregard the report.
According to a statement by the organ, led by its revered leader, Tajudeen Olusi, the administration of Governor Sanwo-Olu is currently working daily on making the state a 21st century economy on the global stage. The statement read in part: “The attention of the Governance Advisory Council has been drawn to a vexatious post circulating on WhatsApp purporting that the GAC, party leaders and stakeholders have settled for a replacement for Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
“Ordinarily, we would not have dignified such an anonymous post with any response. However, because of the possibility that some unwary persons may believe the words contained therein and interpret them as factual, the GAC would like to state as follows:
“That the GAC has not settled for any person to replace Mr. Babajide Sanwo-olu as governor. Therefore, it is absolutely false and preposterous for anyone to suggest so.
“That the process of picking a Governor is clearly stated in the constitution. And contrary to the false impression the merchant of hate, confusion, discord and disharmony wanted to create with the post, there is no discussion of second term ticket by the GAC.
“It should also be pointed out that it is not within the realm of GAC to engage in picking replacements for a governor. Importantly, the Independent National Electoral Commission has not signalled the commencement of the process for governorship election in Lagos State. Governor Sanwo-olu was elected for a 4-year tenure which is still ongoing. The matter of replacement of the governor does not arise and is patently subjudice.
“Governor Sanwo-olu is doing a wonderful job delivering infrastructure projects for Lagos and working daily on making the state better for all its residents. Finally, we urge those behind this dangerous, dysfunctional and misguided post to desist forthwith.”
