All Progressives Congress Gubernatorial Candidate, Akinwunmi Ambode has described APC as a party of great minds and democratic ideals.
He also urged all the aspirants who contested in the Primaries with him to put aside the disappointment of losing and focus on the opportunities of the future.
Ambode made this statement while reacting to his victory at the primaries; he said “The orderliness, the transparency of the process and the spirit of sportsmanship devoid of bitterness that characterized this process signpost a better future for our democracy. Our party has demonstrated to all that we are a party of great minds and democratic ideals.
“We have a legacy to build upon. We have a challenge to meet and speedily too. The responsibility belongs to all of us. Let us put aside the disappointment of yesterday and embrace the opportunity of today. Not forgetting that the future begins today. We must never forget that the future of Lagos is bigger than the summation of our ambitions.
“After this victory, we must move quickly to retain the party APC in the column of the progressives by returning the APC to power in Lagos. On my part, I promise never to waiver or fail. I promise to energize and mobilize our teeming supporters in the next phase of this struggle. I put myself to the task, knowing full well that the foundation laid must never be destroyed but built upon. I commit to the continuation of excellence and the upliftment of the lives of all Lagosians.”
Ambode defeated 11 other aspirants at the primaries. He polled a total of 3735 votes out of the total of almost 6000 cast, Dr. Femi Hamzat polled 1201 votes, Senator Ganiyu Solomon polled 272 votes, Lanre Ope polled zero votes, Adekunle Disu polled 9 votes, Abayomi Sutton polled zero votes, Tola Kasali polled 69 votes, Supo Shasore polled 121 votes, Hon. Adeyemi Ikuforiji polled 182 votes, Dr. Leke Pitan polled 112 votes, Tokunbo Wahab polled 7 votes and Tayo Ayinde polled 17 votes.