Lagos State Governor, Mr Akinwunmi Ambode on
Sunday congratulated the All Progressives Congress (APC) for recording
landslide victory at the just concluded Local Government election in the State,
saying that the development was an eloquent affirmation that Lagosians have
confidence in the party.
It was a clean sweep for all the 57 chairmanship
candidates of the APC as they were all declared winner by the Lagos State
Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) defeating all their rivals in the
keenly contested election.
Governor Ambode, in a congratulatory message
signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Habib Aruna, said the development was
not just a victory for democracy but the people at the grassroots, who he said
would experience continuity with improvement in terms of dividends of
democracy.
The Governor said it was particularly gratifying
that the party emerged victorious in all the positions not only for the
chairmanship positions but also the councillorship, which is the closest to the
people.
"This victory for us is nothing more than a
confirmation of the trust that Lagosians have placed on the party. In that
regard, I like to congratulate our great party, the All Progressives Congress
(APC) for the landslide victory at the Saturday’s election in all the 57 Councils.
“I particularly note with joy the peaceful conduct
of electorates who came out to exercise their franchise in favour of their
preferred candidates despite the heavy rain. This is indeed a welcome
development and it will go a long way to strengthen our resolve to push ahead
with our vision to transform the Local Government system, being the closest to
the people.
“I am also happy that we are conducting the Local
Government election during my time after almost six years that the election was
last held in the State,” the Governor said.
While congratulating the Lagos State Independent
Electoral Commission (LASIEC) for the success of the election, Governor Ambode
said the outcome of the election was a demonstrable evidence that the people
have keyed into his vision to evolve participatory governance especially at the
local level, just as he assured that his administration would not relent in
promoting good governance both at the State and Local Government levels.
“I also like to congratulate LASIEC and all
Lagosians for the success of the election which is reassuring about the culture
of participatory democracy we are building in the State. It is on record that
Lagosians comported themselves peacefully before, during and after the period
of the election and this confirms the readiness of the people to support us all
the way in our bid to truly take Lagos State to greater heights.
“On our part, we shall continue to work
assiduously to move the State forward and make life better and comfortable for
the people,” Governor Ambode assured.
He, however, urged those aggrieved with the result
to channel their grievances to the appropriate quarters rather than resort to
self-help.
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