The Executive Governor of Lagos state, Akinwunmi Ambode has finally addressed reports of a rift between him and APC stalwart Bola Tinubu
There had been rumors that the two do not get along and with the Governor declaring his interest in running for a second term, many felt that the rift would be a huge stumbling block to his campaign.
While addressing members of the ruling party in Epe, during the election of delegates for the presidential primary and national convention of the APC, Ambode said that things were great between the two men.
“I want you to know that there is no fight anywhere. The National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and my good self we are not in any fight, we are not in any controversy,” he said.
“We are praying to God that the best is yet to come and the best will be what Lagos State deserves and I want you to just continue with your prayers that at this time, God will show His hand and make sure that everything that is of blessing to Lagos State and also blessing of Epe will come to pass.”
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Ambode also had warm words for the leaders and party faithful and he claimed that APC is still the top party in Lagos.
“We have just concluded our Delegates’ Election in Epe Local Government and by consensus, we have picked our three delegates that will be going to the National Convention come October 6 for the Presidential direct primaries and the convention for all other people,” he said.
“I want to say a very big thank you to all our delegates that are present here; I want to say a big thank you to all our leaders that have also supported us to make sure that this event has come and is done very successfully.
“I want to reiterate once again that our party, All Progressives Congress (APC) remains the party to beat; we are the party at the national level and we are going to remain the party in the State.”