A group named "The Greater Lagos Alliance", has called for the disqualification of the Lagos State governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Akinwunmi Ambode.
The group said its call became necessary because of Ambode’s alleged “history of mental illness.”
The Greater Lagos Alliance in a statement signed by its President, Dr. Lanre Adeoye, said “We have been working behind the scenes for the enthronement of a new government that would take off from where Governor (Babatunde) Fashola stopped.
“After assessing the two major candidates (Ambode and Jimi Agbaje of the Peoples Democratic Party) and made our position known publicly on who to support based on their competencies and comparative advantages, we are sad to announce the withdrawal of our support for the candidate of the APC.”
Adeoye, an American-based neuro-surgeon, hinged the group’s decision on the condition of Ambode when he travelled to the US for routine checkup.
The statement added: “We met at a sanatorium where I consult and he was quite open about the fact that he has been managing his situation well. But I wasn’t convinced because the job of governing Lagos is not for somebody with such ailment. Lagos demands someone who is 100 per cent mentally and physically fit.”
Adeoye said further that after several consultations and observations at close range, Ambode’s carriage vis a vis his penchant for missing critical political appointments among other frightening habits, which had pitted him against party chieftains, this group has called for his disqualification by the Independent National Electoral Commission.
We are constrained to call on INEC to disqualify Ambode because of his mental imbalance. We cannot take such risk in Lagos State,” Adeoye added.
But reacting, the head of Ambode’s media team, Steve Ayorinde, described as “wicked, baseless and cowardly lies being circulated about our candidate for the Lagos State Governorship Position, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode.”
“The jittery opposition will stop at nothing in its smear campaign having failed to contain the soaring popularity of the APC Governorship candidate. But we are neither bothered nor discouraged; and we know that our numerous supporters and the generality of well-meaning Lagosians can see through the lies and desperations of those who dread a crushing defeat at the forthcoming election.
Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everydayThe group said its call became necessary because of Ambode’s alleged “history of mental illness.”
The Greater Lagos Alliance in a statement signed by its President, Dr. Lanre Adeoye, said “We have been working behind the scenes for the enthronement of a new government that would take off from where Governor (Babatunde) Fashola stopped.
“After assessing the two major candidates (Ambode and Jimi Agbaje of the Peoples Democratic Party) and made our position known publicly on who to support based on their competencies and comparative advantages, we are sad to announce the withdrawal of our support for the candidate of the APC.”
Adeoye, an American-based neuro-surgeon, hinged the group’s decision on the condition of Ambode when he travelled to the US for routine checkup.
The statement added: “We met at a sanatorium where I consult and he was quite open about the fact that he has been managing his situation well. But I wasn’t convinced because the job of governing Lagos is not for somebody with such ailment. Lagos demands someone who is 100 per cent mentally and physically fit.”
Adeoye said further that after several consultations and observations at close range, Ambode’s carriage vis a vis his penchant for missing critical political appointments among other frightening habits, which had pitted him against party chieftains, this group has called for his disqualification by the Independent National Electoral Commission.
We are constrained to call on INEC to disqualify Ambode because of his mental imbalance. We cannot take such risk in Lagos State,” Adeoye added.
But reacting, the head of Ambode’s media team, Steve Ayorinde, described as “wicked, baseless and cowardly lies being circulated about our candidate for the Lagos State Governorship Position, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode.”
“The jittery opposition will stop at nothing in its smear campaign having failed to contain the soaring popularity of the APC Governorship candidate. But we are neither bothered nor discouraged; and we know that our numerous supporters and the generality of well-meaning Lagosians can see through the lies and desperations of those who dread a crushing defeat at the forthcoming election.
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Na wawoo for PDP, now is Ambode!!! this is laughable... what a polity
ReplyDeleteIf the allegation is true, Adeoye the ethics of your profession does not qualify you to reveal your client health condition to 3rd party without due consideration or permission from him/her. I wander what kind of education some so called Nigerian had that makes them behave abnormally here in Nigeria. Anyone could have a medical situation and get treatment. Must we continue to practice the politics of hate in this country.
ReplyDeleteAdeoye, shut your mouth you are not an American-based neuro-surgeon, I have been check out all registered neuro-surgeon here in the US, can't see any name like that... I need to take this higher than mere polity. it is really unprofessional for you to say or publish anything on your patient without their permission; I am not really sure you are in the US but we must find out.
ReplyDeleteHe is now in the public glare, gunning to become governor of Lagos. Non of his issues should be a secret. The matter should be investigated. This is beyond partisanship. For greater Lagos, this case has to be looked into.
ReplyDeleteI am sure this is fake. No qualified neuro-surgeon will reveal the helth record of his patient. They should look for another lie. Chai!!!!
ReplyDeleteThese PDP self! Well this is even less demonic compare to Fayose's death wish to GMB. However, Nigerians are not expecting less from PDP.
ReplyDeleteP! D! P!....liars!!!
ReplyDeleteWell said Olumide, Adeoye should be investigated as well because if he is what he claims to be then there is problem and his employers or Patients should be rest assured they are not safe with him as he will be ready to give out any information regarding them to whoever comes to him.. there is such a thing as client doctor confidentiality for crying out loud...
ReplyDeletePDP has reduced itself to nothing. It is a shame that Dr Adeoye failed to recognize his responsibility as a professional. I question his professionalism.
ReplyDeleteDr Adeoye allowed the PDP to use him for cheap political blackmail.
Ambode is very capable of leading Lagos, whether PDP like it or not. The Lagosians can see through lies and liars.