A group of Lagosians operating under the aegis of
Itesiwaju Ipinle Eko Vanguard have staged a three million man match in the
three senatorial districts of the state in support of Governor Akinwunmi Ambode
led administration.
Fielding questions from journalists, the coordinator of
the group Mr. Seyi Bamigbade said they also led scores of Muslim in the state
at the weekend to hold special prayer session for the success of the present
administration, saying it is their desire for the governor to be reelected for
second term in office.
According to him, the prayers led by the president of
council of Imams and Alfa, Imam. Khidir Olojeola used the opportunity to pray
seek the support of the Muslim community for the second year in office of
Ambode.
Bamigbade explained that the three million man march
for good governance and support for Ambode to continue in office was organized
by different groups under the aegis of Itesiwaju Ipinle Eko Vanguards.
He said Governor Ambode needs the payer of Lagosians,
saying the match took place at the three senatorial districts with one million
in each senatorial district of Lagos State to show support and appreciation to
the governor for not disappointing the All Progressive Congress and Lagosians
as a whole.
Also speaking at the prayer session, the member
representing Epe Constituency II in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon.
Segun Olulade urged the group to ensure sustenance of the transformation agenda
of Lagos State.
He pointed out that the state has been blessed with
good leaders who have passion for making life easy for the residents, adding
that “all we need is to support them with prayers.”
Commenting on the prayer session, President of the
Council of Imams and Alfa, Khidir Olojeola said the first term of Governor
Ambode was characterised by series of laudable projects including improved road
infrastructure, schools’ upgrade, improving the healthcare sector, and massive
investment in the security apparatus in the state.
The cleric said the Muslim community also used the
occasion to pray for continued peaceful co-existence in the state as well as
the overall progress of the country.
He also expressed optimism that with Governor Ambode on
the saddle as helmsman, the state will grow in leaps and bounds in the midst of
economic challenges across the country.
“There is still a lot of work to be done in the
state, but Governor Ambode has started on a very sound footing despite the
economic challenges in the country.”
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