Lagos PDP Encourages Residents to Uphold Hope ...Says We Are Not Discouraged By Supreme Court Judgment

 

Following the Supreme Court's verdict on the 2023 Governorship Election in Lagos State, which the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), contested, the party has said that it is officially concluding all matters related to the election.

In light of this, the party appealed to the residents of the state and their supporters to maintain optimism, saying that there will always be another opportunity.

These were contained in a statement signed by Hon. Hakeem Amode, the Lagos State PDP Publicity Secretary, dated January 13, 2024.

Amode stated that as a party committed to democratic principles, the PDP has no option but to move forward after the highest court has issued a conclusive judgment on the matter.

"Our candidate in the election, Dr. Abdul-Azeez Olajide Adediran aka Jandor, has shared his perspective on the judgment and has even extended congratulations to Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, whose victory has been affirmed by the court.

"We remain dedicated to fostering a thriving democracy, and we will refrain from any actions that undermine the hard-fought gains achieved during the military era.

"The Lagos State chapter of the PDP believes that if given the opportunity to serve the people, we have more comprehensive programmes for the residents compared to the current offerings," he said.

According to the Publicity Secretary, the PDP firmly believes that the "Lagos State residents should not endure hardship amidst abundance, and we are confident that another chance to serve will emerge in the near future. We will not allow this momentary setback to dampen our spirits."

He emphasised that Lagos, as a metropolitan state and the commercial center of Nigeria, holds a prominent position nationally and competes with some African countries in terms of GDP, population, and developmental indicators.

"Our candidate, Jandor, remains committed to public service and will continue to make himself available whenever the need arises.

"There will always be another opportunity, and we will not let this temporary setback hinder our pursuit of making Lagos State an egalitarian society with equal opportunities for everyone.

"We also want to express our gratitude to everyone who supported us before, during, and after the election," the statement read 

The party thanked all its members in Lagos State, their supporters, market men and women, business people, traders, journalists, traditional rulers, religious leaders, and many others "for their unwavering support."

"Your dedication during the campaigns, at the polls, and throughout the legal proceedings has not gone unnoticed. 

You have shown us that you are dependable, and we are not alone in our quest for the kind of society we deserve in the state," Amode said.

The Lagos PDP however, used the opportunity to urge the residents to vote for its candidate in the forthcoming election into the Surulere Federal Constituency 1 in the House of Representatives to fill the seat left by a former speaker of the House, Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila.