Some Nigerians have reacted to
the report that Bola Tinubu, a National Leader of the All Progressives
Congress, APC, has anointed Jide Sanyaolu Sanwonolu as the next governor of
Lagos State over the incumbent, Akinwunmi Ambode.
Over 50
council chairmen loyal to Tinubu, Ambode’s estranged godfather, had reportedly
met and pledged their support for Sanwonolu, who is believed to be Tinubu’s
preferred choice.
The council chairmen are the most
influential grassroots mobilisers under the direct primary system adopted by
APC, to pick governorship candidates.
However, some Nigerians, who took
to their Twitter handles, expressed shocks over Tinubu’s deicision.
Below are some comments gathered from Twitter:
@mcgboye: “Ambode isn’t going to
win on PDP platform, but if it happens don’t you think many House of Assembly
members will be emboldened to wean themselves off Tinubu’s influence once and
for all?”
@PhiloeEsq: “After we get rid of
Ambode, we also need to get rid of Tinubu.”
@segalink: “It is interesting
that 57 LG Chairmen appended their signatures to oust Ambode in 2019 as alleged
while endorsing another to take his place. At this point, Lagos may eventually
fall into the hands of a worthy alternative if opposition parties are serious
about engagement.”
@Gabexgology: “Ambode saw power
and forget where he is coming from, you don’t bite the hands that feed you … I
hope this ends well.”
@sheyirealtor:Really “.. Please
no vex oo, tell me 5 apparent achievements of Ambode since he became governor.”
@Dco1216: “Battle Royale in
Lagos. How I wish Ambode will Defect to PDP, so he runs as their gubernatorial
candidate then Otedola as his running mate, then ambode hands over to Otedola
as governor in 2023.#GameOfThrones #Seasonlagos #Episode2019.”
@EMS_handle: “There is a serious
crisis between TINUBU and AMBODE
“Ambode’s men have opened can of
worms in Alpha Beta over N150b tax evasion, fraud and money laundering.
Tinubu’s boys have also exposed Ambode/Steve Ayorinde’s LTV OB Van N2.5b scam
Interesting days ahead!!!”
@bonlale_cole: “Is Tinubu the
owner of Lagos State? He gave Fashola, He gave Ambode, He is now giving
Babajide Sanyaolu!
“His wife a senator, His
Daughter, Iya loja of Lagos. He is richer than Osun State courtesy of Lagos
Revenue.”
@followlags: “Ambode’s sterling
achievements visible to all – ICAN, IoD Presidents …Int’l Convention Centre,
Professional Layout Zone Underway, Says Lagos Gov To Scale Up Entrepreneurship
In Partnership With Professionals.”
@Ikykimo: “Sophisticated Lagos
voters have suddenly realized that Ambode was an unmitigated disaster
constructing only bus terminals, stations and shelters with N1 Trillion annual
budget. “Jagaban effect! Yobe voters are more sophisticated than Lagos voters.”
Tinubu the Godfather. How long will this rubbish continue?
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