The chances of Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, securing the ticket of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to run for a second term in office brightened on Monday with the reported endorsement of his bid by the powerful Lagos Governance Advisory Council (GAC).
Sanwo-Olu’s predecessor, Akinwunmi Ambode, was not that lucky as he was denied the opportunity of a second term after serving his firm term.
The Lagos Governance Advisory Council serves at the pleasure of the godfather of Lagos politics, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, former governor of the State, who is a presidential aspirant on the platform of All Progressives Congress.
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According to Sanwo-Olu’s Chief Press Secretary, Gboyega Akosile, the governor was also given pass mark for being faithful to the developmental agenda of Lagos.
The nod was said to have been given at a meeting in Lagos on Monday.
Akosile tweeted, “Breaking news: Lagos GAC gives nod to Governor @jidesanwoolu’s second term bid. The Governance Advisory Council at a meeting in Lagos today gave pass mark to Sanwo-Olu for staying through to the developmental agenda of Lagos. Congratulations dear boss!”