The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has hit back at the the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governorship candidate, Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran, popularly known as Jandor, over his recent criticism of the Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration.
The ruling party which declared that Sanwo-Olu had fulfilled his social contract to the people through his THEME’s agenda accused Jandor of displaying ignorance in his assessment of the government.
It stated that Jandor does not have the “background, career and experience” to make Lagosians trust him with the governance of the state.
Jandor had stated that Sanwo-Olu, who is seeking a second term, does not deserve to be re-elected, saying the governor did not initiate any project.
But APC spokesman, Seye Oladejo in a statement stated that the “monumental performance” of the Jide Sanwo-Olu’s administration in Lagos state is acknowledged far and wide.
Oladejo said, “While we may forgive him (Jandor) and his co-traveler for not acknowledging the well-known benevolence of our government without which the cause of their destiny could have been altered, their recent cocktail of lies in the name of desperation to procure public office amounts to bare-faced shamelessness.
“The social contract with the people has not only been fulfilled but surpassed the expectations of discerning and unbiased observers.
The THEMES mantra has been a master-stroke that has enabled the government to touch every sector in the state.
“The all-inclusive nature of the administration has elicited great confidence across board. The governor’s managerial acumen and selfless personality has not only made Lagos state stand out within and beyond our nation but upheld the lofty legacies of his illustrious predecessors.
“If the opposition due to its warped mindset cannot see newly constructed roads, hospitals, schools, rail projects, investments in agriculture, security, tourism etc, the situation certainly calls for urgent medical attention.”
According to the APC, “the incessant lies of Jandor more often than not have exposed him to public ridicule and disdain.”
It added, “The latest of this was the claim that he picked the mortuary bill for the late fashion designer, Oluwabamise Ayanwola when the state government actually paid for it.
“We want to put it on record that it’s sheer irresponsibility on the part Jandor to continue to promote lawlessness and dish out blatant lies in the name of campaign for public office. There’s no doubt that Jandor is afraid of his shadow and probably haunted by the arm-twisting tactics he deployed to procure his gubernatorial ticket which has left his party in total disarray. Perhaps he will consider putting his house in order first before dabbling in areas far beyond his competence. In the days ahead, the governor will continue to commission various projects across the state and reassure citizens of the commitment to do more during the second term.
“There’s absolutely nothing in the background, career and experience of Jandor to make the good people of Lagos state subject our collective patrimony to a high risk and needless experiment. The governor remains focused and undaunted as we count down to the next elections.”
