Lemo, who is the Chairman of Titan Bank and Flutterwave, also applauded President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope agenda.
By Kehinde Okeowo
A former Managing Director of Wema Bank Plc and ex-Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Tunde Lemo, has expressed his desire to contest the 2027 gubernatorial election in Ogun State.
He made his intention known on Wednesday while participating in the ward congresses at Ward 12, Ita-Agemo, Isale-Igbein, Abeokuta, the capital of Ogun State.
According to the seasoned banker, his decision was born out of a desire to expedite grassroots development in the state.
He stressed that Ogun State possesses significant agricultural potential that must be harnessed for the benefit of the people through appropriate leadership.
Lemo, who is currently the Chairman of Titan Bank and Flutterwave, also applauded President Bola Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope” agenda.
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He went on to commend the peaceful conduct of the ward congresses, adding that the exercise was aimed at further solidifying the existing unity and harmony within the party.
He also hailed Governor Dapo Abiodun’s development trajectory for putting the state on a path towards progress, particularly citing the construction of the agro-cargo airport, which has received approval to commence commercial flight operations.
Speaking during the congress, Lemo said: “I don’t want to canvass a personal position here, but my presence today is to underscore the fact that the APC is an organic party. You can see the crowd; we are members of one family.
”You have not seen anybody fighting; we are very strong and very vibrant. People are happy because of the transformative agenda of President Bola Tinubu. At the same time, we are building the base; today we are holding the ward congresses, and from there, of course, we move up to the National Congress.
”I don’t want to canvass for a personal position here, but you all know who I am and what I have been trying to do. By the special grace of God, it is about governance. It is about raising the bar and ensuring the best for our people, and that is what we are doing. By the special grace of God, we will get there.
”Yes, of course, I have my eyes on 2027 just like everyone else, but everything is in the hands of God.”
