The Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), the highest decision making organ of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos is yet to endorse Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu for a second term.
There have been reports that Sanwo-Olu, whose tenure ends in 2023, has received the nod for a fresh term in office.
But a member of the GAC who spoke with Daily Trust on the condition of anonymity said the GAC has not met to decide on a second term of Sanwo-Olu.
“I am surprised to read a report that GAC has endorsed Sanwo-Olu for a second term. There is absolutely nothing like that. GAC has not met for some-time now on the issue of the second term,” he said.
However, the GAC member said the general opinion of the GAC members is that Sanwo-Olu deserves a second term.
“He is already getting the endorsement of some divisions in Lagos. Ikorodu people recently endorsed him for a second term, I am aware when he came to commission some projects in the zone. But he needs the support of all the divisions in Lagos and all the GAC members in these zones would have to endorse him. Until then, we just need to exercise some patience,” he said.
When asked when Governor Sanwo-Olu is likely to declare his intention for a second term, Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso said it is about leadership and not about one person just standing up to declare. (Daily trust)
