‘My victory is renewed hope for Lagos’ – Ambode

(Ambode emerged in a landslide victory on Friday, December 5, 2014 after defeating 11 other aspirants. Photo: Ambode)

The governorship candidate of the All Progressive Party (APC) in Lagos State, Akinwumi Ambode, has dedicated his victory to the people of Lagos, saying his emergence as the APC candidate speaks of ‘renewed hope for Lagos.’
Ambode emerged in a landslide victory early on Friday morning, December 5, 2014 after defeating 11 other aspirants in a keenly-contested primary election that took place at Onikan Stadium, Lagos amid tight security.
He will be presented with the party’s flag on December 10 during the APC National Convention slated to hold in Lagos.
But contrary to expectations, the primary election, which began with accreditation as early as 9am on Thursday, December 4, 2014 and ran till 6am on Friday morning, was very orderly and peaceful with all the twelve aspirants physically present in the true spirit of party cohesion and unity of purpose.
The election was conducted in the full glare of the media and international observers from the British and American embassies, among others.
Ambode polled a total of 3,735 votes out of the total of almost 6000 votes ahead of his closest rival, Femi Hamzat who polled 1,201 votes.
The result for other candidates is as follows:
Senator Ganiyu Solomon – 272
Lanre Ope – 0; Adekunle Disu – 9
Abayomi Sutton – 0
Tola Kasali – 69
Supo Shasore – 121
Hon. Adeyemi Ikuforiji – 182
Dr. Leke Pitan – 112
Tokunbo Wahab – 7 and Tayo Ayinde – 17.
Ambode’s victory was announced by chairman of the APC gubernatorial electoral committee for Lagos and former Deputy Governor of Edo State, Rev Peter Obadan.
Reacting to his victory, an elated Ambode said: ‘It is with a deep sense of gratitude and humility that I accept this ticket to run as the flagbearer of our great party, APC, in the 2015 gubernatorial elections. The victory was made possible by you the people.’
The former Accountant General of Lagos State who also thanked all the other 12 aspirants for running a good race added that his candidacy is ‘renewed hope for Lagos State.’

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