Four days after the presidential election charaterised by pockets of anti-Igbo suppression and bloody attacks in parts of Lagos, Governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged non-indigenous Lagosians to ignore the rumoured fracas or intimidation of Igbo by some elements in the State, saying nothing of such will happen in Lagos under his watch if elected.
In a statement issued by his media and communication team on Wednesday, Sanwo-Olu averred that “Many ethnic nationalities have settled in Lagos and have made this place a home. We cannot allow a four-year election cycle to divide us. I therefore urge all our Igbo and Hausa brothers and sisters to continue to live in peace as we have lived together over the years. Everyone is safe in Lagos.’’
Sanwo-Olu, who has resumed campaign activities, urged Lagosians to believe in the All Progressives Congress-led government to continue to deliver the goods for the citizens.
He reiterated his commitment to run an inclusive government, where all ethnic nationalities will have a say in the affairs of the state.
“We have done it before. We will do it again. No part of Lagos will be left out of the scheme of things. We will run a Lagos that no one, regardless of where he or she comes from, will be intimidated. We will run a Lagos where every hardworking Lagosian, irrespective of his or her root will have economic empowerment and thrive in commerce. This is what we promise, this is what we will do.’’ Sanwo-Olu said.
He also congratulated President Muhammadu Buhari on his victory in the just concluded presidential election and reminded him that “The reward for good work is more work. So, your victory in the nationwide free and fair election, which is a validation of how your leadership has rekindled hope in millions of Nigerians at home and abroad, has provided yet another valuable opportunity for better Nigeria since democracy has found a permanent place in our country.’
