The quest of Akinwunmi Ambode to win a second term as Governor of Lagos State now looks more daunting than ever, following the emergence of evidence than Bola Tinubu, former Governor of the state and National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has endorsed Jide Sanwonolu, who served as a commissioner in the Babatunde Fashola regime and is currently the Managing Director of Lagos State Property Development Corporation (LSPDC).

Since leaving Alausa in 2007 after eight years as Lagos Governor, Tinubu has literally handpicked the state’s number-one leader. Not even Fashola, his self-appointed successor for eight years who favoured Olasupo Sasore, could stop him from installing Ambode in 2015.

Reports of a rift between Tinubu and Ambode have been rife, and it is believed that the former’s push for direct primary is targeted at the latter.

On Tuesday, SaharaReporters obtained a video of a meeting of almost all the 57 council chairmen — the most influential grassroots mobilisers under the direct primary system — showing that Sanwonolu is indeed Tinubu’s choice, and that the chairmen were prepared to do everything to make him Governor in 2019.

At that meeting, James Odunmbaku, an ally of Tinubu better known as ‘Baba Eto’, was heard saying, mainly in Yoruba: “In 2007 or 2006, we were at Council, cabinet of Lagos State. Those who indicated interest in becoming Governor were many.

“When Asiwaju gave the signal, those of us who believe in him as a visionary leader, as someone to be trusted and followed, and that he was selected by God, we accepted it. We accepted the direction that he gave us.

“Some people said no, that [Fashola, the person he brought] didn’t know the ward, the woman leader, the party leader. That day, we went to Adebola House, it almost became a fight but our boss insisted that that was the person he would use. Lagos State, did we enjoy it or we didn’t?”

Other council chairmen chorused: “We enjoyed it!”

Continuing, Odunmbaku said: “He did well in Lagos State, alright? Then in 2014/2015, the boss gave the signal, and some people protested again, saying this person [Ambode] was a civil servant, permanent Secretary and so on.

“Each time our boss has made a recommendation or told us the direction he wants to follow, those of us who believe in him, we don’t question it; we’ve followed it, and we’ve never regretted it.

“This one our boss has brought [Sanwonolu], we have accepted it because we believe in our boss, because we believe in God. God is the one who chooses the leader for every season. This one that God has selected in this season, we will be successful in it. We may be wondering, why is this so? But if we accept it for our boss, our leader, and do it to honour him, to respect him, to support him wholeheartedly… He is our man, one of us; he is our older brother, he is our younger brother, he is our child, he is our friend… that Jagaban handed over to us.

“By the grace of God and the support and the people of Lagos State, we are the ones who will assume the leadership in the State House in 2019. He is the one who will sit as the next Governor of Lagos State. And when he gets there, all of us here, God will make sure we’re not missing.

“Lagos will be better than this, Lagos will make more progress than this, due to the wisdom and understanding of the man. He has someone behind him, he has a Godfather… Our Godfather will not crumble.

“What we have started, we started in the name of God. It is God who ordains everything. It is God who knows tomorrow, but we don’t. Nobody single-handedly has power or authority; our boss, it is God who gave him.”

On Monday, Ambode formally declared his intention to seek re-election, telling supporters: “In the last three and a half years, I have fulfilled my promises to you to make Lagos work for all. With your support, we have made Lagos a better place and changed the face of our State. I did not do it alone; we did it together, because you believed.

“Our State has remained steadily prosperous because of your positive outlook. I urge you to always stay positive in your personal and communal lives and continue to aspire to great things… So, I humbly call on you again to give me your support as I seek to continue with your mandate to steer the affairs of our State. I ask you to believe again and together, let’s achieve more.”
Source:BREAKING: Setback For Ambode... Tinubu ‘Endorses’ Sanwonolu To Become Lagos Gov | Sahara Reporters

James Odunmbaku, an ally of Tinubu better known as ‘Baba Eto’, said: “Each time our boss has made a recommendation or told us the direction he wants to follow, those of us who believe in him, we don’t question it; we’ve followed it, and we’ve never regretted it. This one our boss has brought [Sanwonolu], we have accepted it because we believe in our boss, because we believe in God. God is the one who chooses the leader for every season. This one that God has selected in this season, we will be successful in it."

READ MORE: http:///2ObuRr8

Abode should do the needful. He is loved by the people cos he has performed. He has been focuses and committed.

Still don't Believe Ambode is going anywhere.

Pwhitelaw:


The quest of Akinwunmi Ambode to win a second term as Governor of Lagos State now looks more daunting than ever, following the emergence of evidence than Bola Tinubu, former Governor of the state and National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), has endorsed Jide Sanwonolu, who served as a commissioner in the Babatunde Fashola regime and is currently the Managing Director of Lagos State Property Development Corporation (LSPDC).

Since leaving Alausa in 2007 after eight years as Lagos Governor, Tinubu has literally handpicked the state’s number-one leader. Not even Fashola, his self-appointed successor for eight years who favoured Olasupo Sasore, could stop him from installing Ambode in 2015.

Reports of a rift between Tinubu and Ambode have been rife, and it is believed that the former’s push for direct primary is targeted at the latter.

On Tuesday, SaharaReporters obtained a video of a meeting of almost all the 57 council chairmen — the most influential grassroots mobilisers under the direct primary system — showing that Sanwonolu is indeed Tinubu’s choice, and that the chairmen were prepared to do everything to make him Governor in 2019.

At that meeting, James Odunmbaku, an ally of Tinubu better known as ‘Baba Eto’, was heard saying, mainly in Yoruba: “In 2007 or 2006, we were at Council, cabinet of Lagos State. Those who indicated interest in becoming Governor were many.

“When Asiwaju gave the signal, those of us who believe in him as a visionary leader, as someone to be trusted and followed, and that he was selected by God, we accepted it. We accepted the direction that he gave us.

“Some people said no, that [Fashola, the person he brought] didn’t know the ward, the woman leader, the party leader. That day, we went to Adebola House, it almost became a fight but our boss insisted that that was the person he would use. Lagos State, did we enjoy it or we didn’t?”

Other council chairmen chorused: “We enjoyed it!”

Continuing, Odunmbaku said: “He did well in Lagos State, alright? Then in 2014/2015, the boss gave the signal, and some people protested again, saying this person [Ambode] was a civil servant, permanent Secretary and so on.

“Each time our boss has made a recommendation or told us the direction he wants to follow, those of us who believe in him, we don’t question it; we’ve followed it, and we’ve never regretted it.

“This one our boss has brought [Sanwonolu], we have accepted it because we believe in our boss, because we believe in God. God is the one who chooses the leader for every season. This one that God has selected in this season, we will be successful in it. We may be wondering, why is this so? But if we accept it for our boss, our leader, and do it to honour him, to respect him, to support him wholeheartedly… He is our man, one of us; he is our older brother, he is our younger brother, he is our child, he is our friend… that Jagaban handed over to us.

“By the grace of God and the support and the people of Lagos State, we are the ones who will assume the leadership in the State House in 2019. He is the one who will sit as the next Governor of Lagos State. And when he gets there, all of us here, God will make sure we’re not missing.

“Lagos will be better than this, Lagos will make more progress than this, due to the wisdom and understanding of the man. He has someone behind him, he has a Godfather… Our Godfather will not crumble.

“What we have started, we started in the name of God. It is God who ordains everything. It is God who knows tomorrow, but we don’t. Nobody single-handedly has power or authority; our boss, it is God who gave him.”

On Monday, Ambode formally declared his intention to seek re-election, telling supporters: “In the last three and a half years, I have fulfilled my promises to you to make Lagos work for all. With your support, we have made Lagos a better place and changed the face of our State. I did not do it alone; we did it together, because you believed.

“Our State has remained steadily prosperous because of your positive outlook. I urge you to always stay positive in your personal and communal lives and continue to aspire to great things… So, I humbly call on you again to give me your support as I seek to continue with your mandate to steer the affairs of our State. I ask you to believe again and together, let’s achieve more.”
Source:BREAKING: Setback For Ambode... Tinubu ‘Endorses’ Sanwonolu To Become Lagos Gov | Sahara Reporters

James Odunmbaku, an ally of Tinubu better known as ‘Baba Eto’, said: “Each time our boss has made a recommendation or told us the direction he wants to follow, those of us who believe in him, we don’t question it; we’ve followed it, and we’ve never regretted it. This one our boss has brought [Sanwonolu], we have accepted it because we believe in our boss, because we believe in God. God is the one who chooses the leader for every season. This one that God has selected in this season, we will be successful in it."

READ MORE: http:///2ObuRr8

....this is painful ...for ambode...
I hope this is not signalling the end of tinubu
Just as we patiently await the crash of saraki dynasty

Considering ambode's performance he may decide to decamp because he won't be favoured at the primary.If he leaves the party he might be a threat.

All this initial gra gra is to call Ambode to order.
APC cannot risk Ambode going to another party and even as an independent Ambode will still win.
Ambode please hear you Oga Tinubus make you no go fall him hand

Is Tinubu God? He should watch his ego. Time is ticking for him. His end is near. He should leave Ambode alone. Ambode is performing well.

Pwhitelaw:
Considering ambode's performance he may decide to decamp because he won't be favoured at the primary.If he leaves the party he might be a threat.

If he decamps they will impeach him

The battle line has been drawn in Lagos State APC Governorship race. Classic APC style Betrayal and back stabbing. Well i guess PDP will welcome Ambode with open arms because he is the caliber of politician they need.

inforesource:
Is Tinubu God? He should watch his ego. Time is ticking for him. His end is near. He should leave Ambode alone. Ambode is performing well.

Same way he forced fashola on party members but I believe the table will turn one day and opposition will embrace the opportunity and take over Lagos State.

The same way SDP screwed up in the early 90s that pave the way for Otedola ascendancy to the Governorship stool in Lagos is what is currently at play. Let Tinubu use his hand to destroy the house he built.

And that man, Cardinal Odumbaku (Baba eto) is one of the most followed Elder in Celestial Church.

SMH at what Nigeria has turned into ...

Ambode decamp to Apga and hand over Lagos to the original developers.

Pwhitelaw:

Same way he forced fashola on party members but I believe the table will turn one day and opposition will embrace the opportunity and take over Lagos State.

It will sure happen. Nothing is permanent in life. He should enjoy his music while it last.

Lol

lucy10:
The battle line has been drawn in Lagos State APC Governorship race. Classic APC style Betrayal and back stabbing. Well i guess PDP will welcome Ambode with open arms because he is the caliber of politician they need.

Wake up from sleep. All these are political gimmicks . If you know you know. Similar stories came up during Fashola second tenure.

Politics is somehow Sha there is really no room for permanent friendship, enemy or even party ..


Even a father can deny his son when the going gets stronger in politics .


Hmmmm what a game.

Morbeta11:
Ambode camp to Apga and hand over Lagos to the original developers.

original developer KO 419 developer NI

Thief Tinubu is holding Lagos state hostage.

Ojiofor:
Thief Tinubu is holding Lagos state hostage.

You deserve bera slap �

ibotic:


You deserve bera slap �

Too bad you can't.

Ambode should move to one newly registered parties. Tinubu needs to be disgraced.

Tinubu wants to use his own hands to destroy APC in Lagos state. Why can't he wait until 2023 to select another person. If this is true then the people of Lagos state should call Tinubu's bluff and vote for another party

To me all this is just to shake ambode to be more submissive and obedient to tinubu. I believe at the end, they will field ambo. People will prevail on d governor to beg tinubu. He will concede his cabinet again and this time make more concessions to be in tinubus vice like grip

Pdp shd av go for ambode instead of otedola

All this political fiasco, machinations, calculations and what have you is a lesson for us and the ignorance and our stupidity as electorates...
See this: You have a governor who has worked(whether good or bad), the decision on whether he wins or doesn't win an election, runs or doesn't run lies not with a Political godfather sitting his ass in one estate draining his personal cut from OUR MONEY.. IT LIES WITH YOU AND ME, WE PAY GODDAMM TAXES, advert bills, refuse bills, the land use charge we paid in my house was damn huge and now we allow one little man start dictating whether a political appointee stays or not, SHAME ON US who have schooled home and abroad

Mcreloaded:
All this initial gra gra is to call Ambode to order.
APC cannot risk Ambode going to another party and even as an independent Ambode will still win.
Ambode please hear you Oga Tinubus make you no go fall him hand

You need both sense and brain

The sophisticated ediats are naturally slavish. Dey never born the man wey fit hold SE like that bat is holding waste land. Slaves!!!

Yoruba Christians excluded. They are the real sophisticated people and true Omoluabi.

Tinubu should not sack the only sensible APC governor ooooooooo...whatever it is Ambode should be allowed to finish up...or else the collapse of his political empire will be sooner than expected...Ambode you too should man up...after all you have access information to so many dirty deals...that can be used to bargain...

futuregovernor:
You need both sense and brain

Why it dey pain you like this.
Find another lane enter please am not the cause of ur problem