Below is a press statement from the office of former Lagos state governor, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu…

For a while now, I have noticed and read many published political stories on Lagos politics in particular and the personalities involved that are either concerted, unsubstantiated, pure conjectures or outright falsehood. In this instance, I reference a recent story ran by a major newspaper concerning my successor and me. There is no doubt political charlatans and enemies are at work fueling unnecessary rumour and insinuations and seeking to drive a wedge in an otherwise cordial and respectful political relationship. My relationship with Governor Fashola remains cordial both at the personal level and at the level of commitment to ensuring Lagos State remains on the path of political stability, growth and development.

Whether Governor Fashola had a specific candidate or not isn’t the issue here. What is important is to have a transparent process in the spirit of democracy to which we both subscribe. We often debate, agree or disagree. But when it comes to concluding on the interest of Lagos State, we are on the same page. The current situation and issues around the Lagos Gubernatorial primary are being overblown. What we have done is ensure that no one is denied his or her rights to participate and compete for any elective position. Such a disposition should not translate into anger and divisiveness of the party as it is being peddled. Conflicts and disagreements is part of every political process. The capacity to solve these conflicts in-house and not on the pages of newspaper is a tradition in Lagos.

We warn the people of Lagos state against speculative, self-serving stories aimed at destabilizing the party and its leadership. The media must be weary of accepting or publishing stories that seek to pursue a narrow political agenda. Rather, they should make their paper a platform for proper news dissemination and constructive analysis such that can help our country tackle the current security problem, create jobs.

While we appreciate, recognize and respect the right of every media house to publish any story, it is important not to be part of the feeding frenzy and not to mislead the unsuspecting public.

At my age and with my level of political experience, I am expected to seek for solutions, work for reconciliations and find a common ground where disagreements exist. That is what I have dedicated myself to in the larger interest of Lagos State and Nigeria at large. That is what Governor Babatunde Fashola and myself are about. That is what Lagos state deserves as Nigeria’s pacesetter in terms of democracy and development.

Asiwaju Bola Tinubu
Source: e reporter.com.ng/index.php/political-news/item/1943-my-relationship-with-fashola-is-intact-bola-tinubu-writes

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Noted.

Jagaban, the good godfather! When it comes to head-hunting political godsons, I trust tinubu. There must be something he sees in ambode.

I remember personally opposing and arguing against fashola's candidacy in 2007,but he's turned out well.

From mamora to abike to aregbesola ro gbajabiamila, this guy has created political stars,say what you will

Chiefpriest1:
Jagaban, the good godfather! When it comes to head-hunting political godsons, I trust tinubu. There must be something he sees in ambode.

I remember personally opposing and arguing against fashola's candidacy in 2007,but he's turned out well.

From mamora to abike to aregbesola ro gbajabiamila, this guy has created political stars,say what you will

Damn right!

It's PDP at work to create a storm where none exists. They have been severally disappointed and they shall continue to be disappointed.

It is being said that one of the true measure of a good leader is through his/her successor. This singular measure rubbished Obasanjo's achievement as a great leader not once but twice!

Take it or live it; Tinubu was able to resuscitate and sustain the foundation of development as laid by Awolowo in southwest region. He thread where others dread! He choosed to remain in opposition even as almost a lone fighter in AD/AC. The strong opposition we have in the country today can be attributed to his political sagacity. His doggedness is paying off as he sets to control d center.

Fine, he has been severally accused of greedily amassing wealth even though he was very wealthy before his foray into politics as he was one of the major financiers of NADECO then. By and large, he has been able to use the wealth to install credible people at the helm of affairs in this country. People like Mamora, Gbajabiamila, Fashola, Aregbesola, Fayemi, Hamzat, Opeyemi Bamidele and a host of others were made by him.

No doubt, Fashola is a very sound administrator and Lagos has been greatly blessed by his tenures. He should rather thread softly as he is never a political leader in Lagos. He is most likely to go into political oblivion if care is not taken. I trust Tinubu's judgment on the choice of Ambode as the next governor of Lagos state. We should rather support him as he happens to be the only true political leader in southwest at least for now.

The capacity to solve these conflicts in-house and not on the pages of newspaper is a tradition in Lagos.

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