Shun evil predictions ahead 2023 general elections – Sanwo-Olu

By Abdulfatah On Jan 10, 2023

L-R: Senior Special Assistant to the President on SDGs, Mrs Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire; former Commissioner for Information Lagos, Mr Dele Alake; wife of Ogun State Governor, Mrs Dapo Abiodun; Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu; his wife, Dr (Mrs) Ibijoke; wife of Ekiti State Governor, Dr (Mrs) Olayemi Oyebanji; the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Olufemi Hazmat and his wife, Oluremi during the State's New Year Thanksgiving Service at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Onikan, on Sunday

As Nigerians prepare for the 2023 general elections, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Sunday prayed for a smooth and peaceful transition, urging people to disregard evil predictions of anarchy and violence usually thrown out during election season by fake prophets and enemies of the country.

Governor Sanwo-Olu also enjoined Lagosians to continue to keep faith with his administration, saying that his government has lived up to the excellent spirit associated with Lagos State in line with the THEMES developmental agenda.

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu; his wife, Dr (Mrs) Ibijoke; wife of the Minister of Works and Housing, Dame Abimbola Fashola; Deputy Governor, Dr Olufemi Hazmat and his wife, Oluremi during the State’s New Year Thanksgiving Service at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Onikan, on Sunday

He said his administration during his first term in office has delivered many laudable and iconic projects in all the six-pillars of his administration’s development agenda.

The Governor disclosed that President Muhammadu Buhari will be in Lagos in two weeks’ time to commission some of the iconic projects by his administration. Some of the projects are the First Phase of the Blue Line Rail from Marina to Mile 2, Imota Rice Mill, First Phase of the Lekki-Epe Expressway and the J Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History, as well as flag-off of Phase II of the Blue Line Rail from Mile 2 to Okokomaiko.

Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu flanked by wife of the Deputy Governor of the State, Mrs Oluremi Hamzat (left); the First Lady, Dr (Mrs) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, followed by the Deputy Governor, Dr Olufemi Hazmat and others during the State’s New Year Thanksgiving Service at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Onikan, on Sunday

“As we offer our deep and heartfelt gratitude to God, at this thanksgiving, I wish to enjoin all Lagosians to continue to keep faith with us, and rest assured that the Greater Lagos of our collective dream is within reach,” he assured.

The governor spoke on Sunday at the 23rd Annual Thanksgiving Service tagged “Praising The Name of God,” organised by the First Family of Lagos State in conjunction with the Ministry of Home Affairs at the Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos.

The Thanksgiving Service, which coincided with the 56th birthday of the First Lady of Lagos, Dr. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, was celebrated by thousands of Lagos residents who attended the event as she cut her birthday cake with her husband.

L-R: Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu; his wife, Dr (Mrs) Ibijoke; theD Deputy Governor, Dr Olufemi Hazmat; his wife, Oluremi; Speaker, Lagos House of Assembly, Rt Hon Mudashiru Obasa; the State Chief Judge, Hon Justice Kazeem Alogba; APC Lagos Chairman, Hon Cornelius Ojelabi and representative of the Oba of Lagos, Chief Lateef Ajose Aderibigbe during the State’s New Year Thanksgiving Service at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Onikan, on Sunday

Governor Sanwo-Olu said the Annual Thanksgiving Service, which usually took place at the Lagos House, Ikeja since its inception in 2000 was held in TBS this year to give the opportunity for a greater number of people to participate, in line with his administration’s policy of inclusion.

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He said: “This year’s Thanksgiving is significant because this is a general election year for Nigeria. Part of our supplications to God today is for us to witness another smooth and peaceful transition of government; a transition that will defy the evil predictions of anarchy and violence peddled every election season by false prophets and enemies of our dear land.

“Even as we seek the face of the Lord regarding this transition season, I am certain that the good people of Lagos State will once again choose the team that has been able to fulfill the mandate entrusted to it.

L-R: Wife of the Minister of Works and Housing, Dame Abimbola Fashola; wife of Ogun State Governor, Mrs Dapo Abiodun; former Commissioner for Information Lagos, Mr Dele Alake; Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu; his wife, Dr (Mrs) Ibijoke; the Deputy Governor, Dr Olufemi Hazmat; his wife, Oluremi; Speaker, Lagos House of Assembly, Rt Hon Mudashiru Obasa; the State Chief Judge, Hon Justice Kazeem Alogba and APC Lagos Chairman, Hon Cornelius Ojelabi during the State’s New Year Thanksgiving Service at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Onikan, on Sunday,

“We have done everything we promised, by the Special Grace of God. We have kept the promises we made to you, this time four years ago, when we were seeking your mandate to administer the Center of Excellence.

“Indeed, we are well on our way to the Greater Lagos of our dreams, and even as we get to the end of our first term in office, our energy has not flagged. We are still going strong, because our goal is to finish strong, and start a new term on an even stronger note.”

Governor Sanwo-Olu also praised his predecessors, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, Mr. Babatunde Fashola and Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode for their contributions to the growth and development of Lagos State in the last 23 years.

Speaking earlier, Lagos State Commissioner for Home Affairs, Prince Anofiu Elegushi, said all the promises made by Governor Sanwo-Olu’s administration in line with the THEMES agenda have received attention in the last four years.

L-R: Wife of Ogun State Governor, Mrs Dapo Abiodun; former Commissioner for Information Lagos, Mr Dele Alake; Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu; his wife, Dr (Mrs) Ibijoke and the Deputy Governor, Dr Olufemi Hazmat during the State’s New Year Thanksgiving Service at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), Onikan, on Sunday,

He urged Nigerians, especially Lagosians to continue to commit Nigeria and Lagos State to God’s hand.

During the programme, prayers were offered for Nigeria, Lagos State, 2023 general elections, families, children and youths, among others.

Shun evil predictions ahead 2023 general elections – Sanwo-Olu

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