Despite all efforts by Governor Akinwunmi Ambode to warn himself into the hearts of Lagosians, especially the ruling All Progressives Congress(APC) leadership and members across the 20 local councils and 37 Local Conucil Development Area(LCDA) in the state by allegedly dolling out cash to those that can shift the post concerning the ugly circumstances surrounding his second term ambition, it seems the door has been shut against the accountant turned politician as more groups and individuals believed to be loyal to the national leader of the party and former governor of the state, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu have teamed up to back Sanwo-olu in the governorship primaries coming up on Monday, October 1st, 2018.
A very reliable source told the message international.blogspot.com that things are presently no longer at ease in Ambode's camp over the scheduled primary election as more of anti Ambode's second term grous keep cropping up as the election is just a few hours to go.
According to the source, "Ambode's re- election is not sure. I can stake anything over that unless miracle happens at the end of it all. I am an insider, that means anything I tell you is nothing but the truth.
" If that primary election is allowed to hold, Ambode will be defeated hands down by Sanwo-olu because those campaigning for Sanwo-olu are from the tactical team constituted by party leadership, not ordinary members. Even, majority of local government chairmen and ward leaders are included. And those coming to vote are not the Lagosians Ambode thought he had impressed with his flyovers and road constructions, but those that determine who gets the governorship ticket who he had no regard for. So, he should just forget it.
"Also, I learnt that Iyaloja General, Folashade Ojo has also endorsed Sanwo-olu on his father's instruction. Equally, the Lagos State Waste Management Authority(LAWMA) and Private Sector Participation (PSP)which have been paralysed by Ambode's administration have also signified their readiness to give Sanwo-olu their support during the election.
The something goes for the National Union of Road Transport Workers(NURTW). And now that it's direct election, more members will vote this time around, not delegates. And majority of them are from those loyal to Tinubu. So, it won't be an easy task for Ambode despite the fact that he has started going round to appeal to some part elders and faithful with huge cash. Although, I learnt Chief Bisi Akande, Oba Rilwan Akinolu, Vice President Yemi Osibajo and others are still talking to Tinubu and the Lagos state chairman of the party, Alhaji Tunde Balogun on whether to avail the governor automatic ticket or allow him test his popularity at the election. But whatever it is, I am not so sure if they will be able to convince Sanwo-olu to step down because he has gone far in his campaign. Through, never can anybody say never in politics."
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