The Ikorodu division of The Mandate Group (TMG), a caucus within the All Progressives Congress (APC), on Saturday passed a vote of confidence on Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State, urging him to go for a second term.
The News Agency of the Nigeria (NAN) reports that members of the group in the division, led by Primate Charles Odugbesi, endorsed Ambode at a special assembly in Ikorodu.
TMG’s chairmen in the six councils in the division, including Mr Abiodun Iyiola (Ikorodu North), Mr Femi Agbi (Ikorodu West) and Mr Taiwo Longe (Ikorodu Central) were present at the event where Ambode was endorsed via a voice vote.
Other chairmen present were Mr Biliaminu Iyanda (Imota), Mr Ayodele Adenuga (Ijede) and Mr Johnson Oloma(Igbogbo Baiyeku).
The state chairman of TMG, Mr Gbenga Arologun, was also present at the assembly with some other members across the state.
Odugbesi, at the event, hinged the endorsement of Ambode by the group on his impressive performance since he became governor.
He said the governor had recorded remarkable achievements in infrastructure development, education, healthcare, environment and other sectors of the state.
Odugbesi said Ikorodu had particularly benefitted from Ambode ‘s development strides through a number of projects.
“Governor Ambode has surpassed our expectations. He is delivering good governance and development across the state.
“The gale of endorsements for him to seek another term is a testimony people appreciate what he is doing and so want him to do more," he said.
He pledged TMG’s support for his re-election. (NAN)