LAGOS — Femi Gbajabiamila, the speaker of the house of representatives, has denied nurturing any motive to contest for the Lagos state governorship election in 2023.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Tuesday by Gboyega Akosile, chief press secretary to the Lagos governor.
According to the press secretary, Gbajabiamila stated that such a plan would only be a source of distraction to him as the speaker of the house.
He noted that the speaker praised the state governor, Babajide Sanwo‐Olu and asserted that he deserves another term in office.
“The present Governor of Lagos State (Sanwo-Olu) is doing a good job. The fact that we had a one-term Governor at one time doesn’t mean it is going to be the same forever.
“This Governor is doing a good job under the current circumstances. It’s been a difficult time in his last two years and he has come out well. So, why should anyone upset the apple cart? I think he (Sanwo-Olu) is doing a good job.
“That (question) provokes a smile. No, I don’t have any such plan and I don’t have immediate plan. I have a job I am doing right now; it’s a very tough job. Sometimes, it’s the most difficult job and I say it to people in the world. People don’t understand that, but this is not a forum I’m going to break it down.
“I don’t want distractions. I am working as a Speaker of the House of Representatives with a lot of responsibilities on my shoulder right now. Any other thing would be a distraction. As for Lagos State Governorship? I have not even thought about it. Why? Because, the present Governor is doing a good job,” Gbajabiamila said.
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