Penpushing member, Tunde Lemo declares interest for Ogun state governorship seat ahead 2027
A prominent member of Penpushing platform and former Deputy Governor of Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Dr Tunde Lemo has declared intention to contest Governorship race in Ogun State under the platform of All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of 2027 poll.
Penpushing reports that Lemo made this known during an interview with journalists shortly after he participated in the ward 12 congress of All Progressives Congress (APC), held at Igbein, Abeokuta.
The renowned banker turned politician expressed optimism about his governorship ambition, adding that the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is real and people oriented, stressing that Nigeria’s project should be everybody project.
‘APC is organic party, this party is real, oriented. We believe in President Bola Tinubu Renewed Hope Agenda. There should be unity, no rancour as we look ahead of 2027 election. Nigeria project should be everybody project. By the grace of God, it is government house at Oke-Igbein, Governor’s office at Oke-Mosan’, Lemo stated.
Penpushing further reports that, the Egba born governorship aspirant from ward 12 and chieftain of the ruling party, expressed satisfaction on the turn out of party members at the ward congress, describing it as mammoth turn out
The Chieftain of All Progressives Congress(APC) who was received by cheerful party members assured them of inclusive government and loyalty to the party.
Penpushing also reports that he attributed the peaceful conduct of the ward congresses in the state to the transformative policies of the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu, pointing out that the ward congresses was done to further solidify the existing unity and harmony within its fold.
‘You can see the crowd, and we are members of one family. You have not seen anybody fighting. We are very strong and very vibrant, and people are happy because of the transformative agenda of President Bola Tinubu, but at the same time, we are building the base, because today we are having the ward congresses, and from there, of course, we move up to the National Congress. So I’m very, very excited that we have very loyal party members’, he stated.
Penpushing reports that the aspirant lauded the developmental trajectory of Governor Dapo Abiodun in setting the state on the path of progress especially with the creation of the Agro-cargo airport which has gotten approval to commence commercial flights.
“I don’t want to canvass personal position here, but my presence here today is to underscore the fact that APC is an organic party. I don’t want to canvass for personal position here, but you all know who I am, and you know what I’ve been trying to do’.
‘But by the special grace of God, it is about governance. It’s about raising the bar and ensuring the best for our people, and that’s what we’re doing, and by the special grace of God, we will get there. Yes, of course, I have my eyes on 2027 just like everyone else, but everything is in the hands of God’, Lemo added
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