Royal fathers back Sanwo-Olu, urge him to develop Lagos into world-class city

The paramount ruler of Iruland, Oba Idowu Abiodun Oniru, and his Ajiran counterpart, Oba Tijani Adetunji Akinloye, have thrown their weight behind the aspiration of the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The monarchs told Sanwo-Olu that when elected, he should endeavour to develop Lagos State into a world-class city, as […]

The paramount ruler of Iruland, Oba Idowu Abiodun Oniru, and his Ajiran counterpart, Oba Tijani Adetunji Akinloye, have thrown their weight behind the aspiration of the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

The monarchs told Sanwo-Olu that when elected, he should endeavour to develop Lagos State into a world-class city, as well as make the people of the state the focus of his policies.

The two traditional rulers made the statements during separate courtesy visits the APC candidate and his entourage made on them on Monday.

Oniru, who was effusive in his prayers for Sanwo-Olu and his running mate, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, described the duo as a good omen for Lagos, adding that the state has never had it so good with the quality of candidates that the APC has presented for the coming general elections. The royal father urged the team to stay focused and not be distracted by voices of dissent.

“People are the cornerstone of electoral success, so don’t abandon them when you get to power. The market women and men are very important, so also are the royal fathers. You must always carry them along in your decision-making process,” Oniru said.

On his part, Oba Akinloye advised Sanwo-Olu to be fair to all and sundry when elected.

The royal father said he did not have any doubt that the APC would emerge victorious in the governorship election, but warned against what he described as “people who may want to plant a seed of discord between him and his deputy.”

Sanwo-Olu thanked the royal fathers for their blessings. He said the warm receptions he got from the palaces showed that he was well accepted as a son of the soil in both Oniru and Ajiran. He promised to take note of all the advice given by the royal fathers.

The APC candidate promised to run an all-inclusive government where every Lagos resident would be a direct beneficiary of all government policies.