Why Sanwo-Olu May Avoid Ambode’s Fate – GAC

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State may avoid the single-term limit imposed on his predecessor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode following a ringing stamp of approval given him by the influential Governance Advisory Council, GAC in the state.

The GAC under the leadership of elder statesman and Action Group activist, Tajudeen Olusi in a statement on Sunday also debunked a viral WhatsApp message that the group has found a replacement for Sanwo-Olu.

 GreenWhiteGreen GWG reports that the GAC comprising some of the most influential political stakeholders in Lagos State under the titular leadership of Asiwaju Bola Tinubu is the clearing house for major political decisions in the state.

Ambode’s failure to reckon with the group was one of his failures beyond other alleged political slips.

Reacting to the WhatsApp message that a replacement has been found for Sanwo-Olu, the group in a statement issued by its secretary, said that to the contrary that Sanwo-Olu has been doing a marvelous job even as it said that there was presently no debate on a second term as the time had not come for such.

The GAC in its reaction to the issue of a sinlge-term limit on Sanwo-Olu, said:

“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,” the GAC said in debunking the messages on a second term for Sanwo-Olu.

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