While many still bask in the euphoria of the recently concluded Presidential Elections, won by General Muhammadu Buahri of course, in less than a week, millions of Nigerians will again elect our leaders at the state level.
Out of the 36 states in Nigeria, Lagos state is one of the most important states in Nigeria, infact Lagos is widely regarded as the Commercial/Economic heartbeat of the nation, with a population of over 18 million people.
Enough respect to all the political parties contesting, but from all indications, the race for the Alausa Round House will be a straight fight between PDP’s Jimi Agbaje and APC’s Akinwumi Ambode.
The then AD, later AC, ACN and now APC has been in power in Lagos state since 1999, meaning, Lagos state is one state PDP has never won, and in this years polls, PDP presents a very strong candidate, Jimi Agbaje, who is no new comer to Lagos politics, as he has tried to get into the seat of power in Alausa.
In 2007, following his failure to clinch the gubernatorial ticket of the then Action Congress (AC) following the anointment of Babatunde Fashola by former governor Bola Tinubu, he defected to the Democratic Peoples Alliance (DPA) where he flew the party’s flag in the 2007 Governorship election in Lagos state. DPA obviously being a weaker platform and with his face conspicuously missing on the ballot he came a distant 3rd behind Fashola of the AC backed by the incumbent at that time Bola Tinubu and Musiliu Obanikoro who was heavily backed by the federal forces of the PDP.
Jimi Agbaje will be coming up against All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate, Akinwumi Ambode who aims to take over from the arguably one of the best governors in the country, Babatunde Fashola.
Recently, 10 candidates withdrew from the Lagos governorship race and called on their supporters to vote for the candidate of the All Progressives Congress, Akinwunmi Ambode.
The ten candidate who relinquished their gubernatorial ambitions are candidate Accord Party, Adeshina Buruji; Independent Democrats, Obadia Akinola; Action Alliance, Ishola Aregbesola; and Allied Congress Party of Nigeria, Babatunde Sarumi.
Others include the African People’s Alliance, Abiodun Oyegunle; KOWA Party, Victor Adeniji; All Progressives Grand Alliance, Adeshina Olayokun; New Nigeria’s People Party, Sesan Olatunde; the Citizens Popular Party, Sylvester Eze; and the Progressives People’s Alliance, Pauline Ojochide.
In February, NigerianEye readers voted Buhari ahead of Jonathan as winner of the presidential opinion poll, and last week Buhari emerged as winner of the presidential election, defeating Goodluck Jonathan. (SEE RESULTS OF POLL HERE)
Now we are conducting another opinion poll, will NigerianEye readers again predict the outcome of the Lagos Gubernatorial elections?
The question is...
Who do you think will emerge as the winner of the 2015 Lagos State Governorship Elections?
A) Akinwummi Ambode (APC)
B) Jimi Agbaje (PDP)
Who do you think will emerge as the winner of the 2015 Lagos State Governorship Elections?
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JK just does not have the experience to take Lagos to the next level. His outlook is elitist and will not favour the common man. It will be most beneficial for Lagos to be aligned to the at this critical time of our development.
ReplyDeleteAPC are not trust worthy fill with fake & 419.
ReplyDeleteYou are a fool. Reason with your head not your anus. PDP is filled with worse people, the likes of Buruji Jashamu. Koro. Bode George. Alams. Omisore. Killers. Fraudsters kidnappers and all. Lagos is not for PDP. Get that into your empty head.
Deletepeople with there character shall. you are calling somebody a fool because of people that will never remember you after the election. that shows the type of person you are. my own opinion is this, pdp has rule for 16 years for presidency and we've change him, likewise the apc have rule Lagos for 16years, so let there be change in power. i don't know why people are saying Lagos doesn't need any change, everybody needs a change. so let there be change of power in Lagos. lobatan. thanks friends. pls don't insult yourself over parties.
DeleteIf the PDP government had been favorable to the masses, only few of us would cry for that CHANGE . . .LAGOS is rapidly moving forward under the management of the APC. So lets not abandon the greatness ahead
DeletePDP be like election isn't won on social media, we shall see Ambode In Shaa Allah.
ReplyDelete16 years of PDP what has it brought to you?@Anonymous
ReplyDeleteIf Lagos aligns with the FG. There will be no excuses. FG will not hold back on guarantees just to frustrate Lagos.
ReplyDeleteIn other words what you are saying is if Lagos state is won by PDP, then an APC led government will not support the progress Of Lagos? l've heard this argument for alignment and I think it's not appropriate
Delete2 of them is good to go but I thanik PDP will win
DeleteNE this your public opinion will fail at the end. JK will win the election come Saturday. Don't take the presidential election to judge coming election at all.
DeleteIf truely Lagosian deserves a mega state we ve all been clamouring for, this is the time we need APC again with support of the federal might. Agbaje maybe good, but we need federal influence. Lagos is a special state that needs serious Federal attention. There is no family in Nigeria without at least a representative in Lagos. Let us make Lagos our dream land.
ReplyDeleteJK is inexperienced. We need someone that will hit the ground running not someone that will spend years learning governance.
ReplyDeletesee ur self. does baba Fash has any experience before he performed? answer this Question mr.
Deleteif u dont allow him, how can he get the experience?
Fash was a chief of staff. JK is inexperienced.
DeleteI think Agbaje willl have it since wind of change is blowing politically, let it change completely,from federal to state levels. All d excuses of inexperience on agbaje has no meaning as Fashola too was never experienced, yet, he did well. We need change in lagos,tired of 16yrs leadership of APC. Blessed.
ReplyDeleteWho said fashola was inexperienced. Pls check ur record.
DeleteWho said Fashola was never experienced. Pls check ur record.
DeleteWho said JK is not experienced, is AA experienced?
ReplyDeleteAmbode is a mega-experienced thief!
DeleteHe was nominated by the grand master of corruption - Tinubu. Please protect Lagos by kicking out Tinubu and company
DeleteTinubu may be corrupt as you claimed, but his ideas have always worked. Why not clap for that and overlook his grey area. Or are you perfect?
DeleteAA was the accountant General of Lagos State and rose to the ranks in the civil service. A trained accountant and public administrator. Far more than Agbaje can ever hope for.
Deletei think Agbaje will win because Lagosians are clamouring for change
ReplyDeleteJK we know...JK we trust..JK will win by the grace of God. No more imposition. We need the man with bold ideas and not a show-off candidate that will be dancing to the tunes of his political Godfather.
ReplyDeleteJK has a controversial and corrupt godfather.
DeleteNo more imposition you said? JK was finger picked at PDP's primaries of 806 accreditted voters to 867 votes. How did that happen? Fairness or bold ideas?
DeleteJK win my foot!!!! Change slogan is meant for APC not PDpigs. PDP see every opportunity to steal anything stealable, now dem wan steal APC slogan lol. Ambode all d way!!!!!!!! APC!!!!! CHANGE !!!!!
ReplyDeleteJK the next governor of Lagos state in Jesus name.
ReplyDeleteGod forbid. Emotions and propaganda has no place in excellent leadership. We did same for Jonathan in 2011 but see how down we are today as a nation. JK has no think- tank in his team or correct me, if I'm wrong. Narrow-minded people like you must stop imagining that JK may win. Lagos now has the best opportunity to align with the Federal government to fully consolidate and deliver on the excellence we enjoy so far. Lagos must not be in the hands of opposition party effective May 29, 2015. Let's vote wisely.
DeleteJk will not win nada. No to PDPigs.
DeleteJAGABAN's video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYmRKtnQjUU
DeleteIt's gonna take sometime for Nigerians to understand you can't vote a personality without considering the impact of his party. 4 years ago, Nigerians voted for GEJ based on their personal impression of the guy as a good person, humble, had no-shoes etc though they hated his party. Eventually, he did what PDP as a party is known for - Massive graft, corruption and destruction of infrastructure and stagnation in development, oppression etc. Politicians work in sync with party manifestos and the party's vision for the people of the state or nation. I've come to realise that APC States are attractive to guys from the PDP States based on the better living conditions and perceived level of development. Those that grew up in Lagos remember what the infamous Oshodi and Obalende looked like in 2006, Lekki express way was hell, Lagos was dirty, crime was rampant, only office workers paid taxes while business people evaded tax etc. Now for 16years, the AC, ACN, APC has turned the state around. It's a wonder that it's mainly guys from other states especially the east that are bent on voting the PDP and Jimi (personally, I feel that guy is in the wrong party). Lagos is a Yoruba state but accommodates all Nigerians. Majority carries the vote in democracy so let the real owners/indigent people of Lagos decide and those who honestly remember the Lagos we used to have and what Ogun state looked like under the PDP led Gbenga Daniel. The main thing I love about the APC in Lagos is their vision which I've heard them communicate to the citizens time without number... Their dream for a better Lagos, their 40 year plan etc. Show me another state with such vision. I won't understand people's motive for changing a party so bad / corrupt at the centre and putting same party in charge of our States.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you real good.
DeleteWell articulated. Lagosians please dont be distracted by the rantings of the PDPs. Lagos is on track and the least we need now is propaganda. Lets be issue focused. Eko o ni baje ooo
DeleteO baje ti
DeleteAmbode ni jooo. Up APC. Up Ambode
ReplyDeleteI think Agbaje willl have it since wind of change is blowing politically, let it change completely,from federal to state levels. All d excuses of inexperience on agbaje has no meaning as Fashola too was never experienced, yet, he did well. We need change in lagos,tired of 16yrs leadership of APC. Blessed.
ReplyDeleteIt's gonna take sometime for Nigerians to understand you can't vote a personality without considering the impact of his party. 4 years ago, Nigerians voted for GEJ based on their personal impression of the guy as a good person, humble, had no-shoes etc though they hated his party. Eventually, he did what PDP as a party is known for - Massive graft, corruption and destruction of infrastructure and stagnation in development, oppression etc. Politicians work in sync with party manifestos and the party's vision for the people of the state or nation. I've come to realise that APC States are attractive to guys from the PDP States based on the better living conditions and perceived level of development. Those that grew up in Lagos remember what the infamous Oshodi and Obalende looked like in 2006, Lekki express way was hell, Lagos was dirty, crime was rampant, only office workers paid taxes while business people evaded tax etc. Now for 16years, the AC, ACN, APC has turned the state around. It's a wonder that it's mainly guys from other states especially the east that are bent on voting the PDP and Jimi (personally, I feel that guy is in the wrong party). Lagos is a Yoruba state but accommodates all Nigerians. Majority carries the vote in democracy so let the real owners/indigent people of Lagos decide and those who honestly remember the Lagos we used to have and what Ogun state looked like under the PDP led Gbenga Daniel. The main thing I love about the APC in Lagos is their vision which I've heard them communicate to the citizens time without number... Their dream for a better Lagos, their 40 year plan etc. Show me another state with such vision. I won't understand people's motive for changing a party so bad / corrupt at the centre and putting same party in charge of our States.
ReplyDeletemr man. ur write up tells me who u are. but lagos too needs a change either u like it or not. u are complaining about the pdp abi. u want to tell me apc are the best people abi. how many places has ur oga at the top bought. he has 70% of Lagos state. and u are there complaining about some one. no body is perfect bros/mam. remove the iti igi in ur eye before u remove the other persons own. thanks.
DeleteLet the polls speak for itself. It's just a few days away and you didn't dispute my points. Show me a good model of PDP rule in Nigeria... Lagos needs change quite alright, but it's not PDP that is the change we need. APC isn't the best but they are far better than PDP. Let their States attest to their performance cos that's what secured them the presidency in the first place
DeleteThe only reason anyone will want to change a winning team is due to IBB (Intentional Bad Bele). The PDP supporters are jealous of Lagos achievements and are seriously scared that Lagos might actually do well under an APC led Federal Government. God forbid. Lets cut them down to what obtains in our own far away states and constituencies
DeleteJK we know, JK will win! No more room for omo Chicago! No more way for Jagaban!! It's time for change in Lagos! We are sick and tired of APC I Lagos. Party of one man for one man and by one man. The development is good but can be better. We've promoted you all to federal level. Jimi Agbaje will win!
ReplyDeleteI laugh at the poll! We are sick of Jagaban. JK will emerge the governor of LAGOS to your shock. We are tired of using us as your ATM machine. Killing businesses with taxes and taking eternity to complete road projects. We park cars far away from home due to poor roads. You only maintain roads the world can see. Just like a man that paints the exterior of the house while the interiors or dirty. Enough is enough!!! We are tired of you and your god fathers - fasola, Tinubu aka - omo Chicago, Jagaban!!!! It's time for change. We reject APC in Lagos
ReplyDeleteThe only manifesto of PDP at campaign grounds are Jagaban is a thief, what many Lagosians do not know is that for 16 years PDP under OBJ, etc tried as they did could not pin Jagaban down to any fraud. We know what GEJ did to Gov. Aliyu, Gov. Lamido, Nyako etc by neutralising their political power. Whatever they could not legally proof any fraud against Tinubu hence resort to rumours propaganda, documentary etc. While their influence is waning that of Jagaban is rising. APC go on all the way. Lagos wants a change from opposition to mainstream Eko oni baje
DeleteJK is winning. He has my vote. We need clean BRT buses with AC. Less tax and less tolls. Lagos is not a one man business. Tinubu should leave us alone. He should remember to pack his area boys to Abuja! The wind of change is blowing through Lagos!
ReplyDeletePolitics of bitterness and bad utterances I hate. If JK or AA win both are Nigerians and Lagosian. To me I wnt JK Lagos State is not d property of APC. If u must know development will still come to Lagos rapidly even if we hav opposition part. As to experience, who thought u hw to eat and walk. Some things are natural. May God Bless and save Nigerians. One luv kip us togeda.
ReplyDeleteJimi Agbaje's ad campaign - focus on wealth creation, housing, education, new jobs and improved infrastructure.
ReplyDeleteAmbode's campaign - People dancing on the streets to current music.
Do we really need to say more?
That poll is fake. You will soon realize that lagosians have made up their minds. We are reclaiming our territory from the God fathers who tax us heavily and still make us pay expensive tolls. They don't mean well for us and will never mean well. Half of our lands have been sold and shared within a small circle. Taxes collected by one man, roads built by one man, billions paid to one man, job creation is zero, Lasu school fees hiked and reduced because of election. We are delivering LAGOS from the hands of APC. The milking must end. It's time for change. We will never align with Federal. We will continue to develop!! JK will win!!
ReplyDeleteJK will go back to his house.
DeleteAnd perhaps you should go back to your hamlet if Lagos has been that uncomfortable.
DeleteJk we Knw. jk We trust, for Almost 16yrs nothing was don to improve Lagos untill last 6yrs God sent fashola to Rescue Lagos & he turned Lagos around a little & dis is becos he is a vissionire & b4 he could achieve his vission 4Lagos he had to abandoned TINUBU's Instructions,& how can 1man take 50% frm Lagos state income simply bcos during his government he created more locagoverments! pls we r tired of TINUBU let there be a change
ReplyDeleteThe problem you have is Tinubu. Better wake up and smell the coffee. TINUBU is a champion anytime any day. He did well with Fashola, Ambode will even do better. Go back to your state if Tinubu is your nightmare. Ambode all the way.
Delete@ Anonymous 3.38pm, who told u he is not a Lagosian? Ur thinking faculty sucks! Now i know u have been jazzed by the Jagaban that is why u cannot see anything beyond ur nose.
DeleteJK all the way.
Ambooooo ooo Ambooooo Eko sese bere ni ooo Amboooo!!!
DeleteIf you have lived in Lagos over the last 20 years and still want to vote PDP, then i guess you must be from a state that PDP has destroyed and you are jealous of the strides Lagos has made. You want to destroy this beautiful state. My State. You will never succeed.
DeleteNo way for pdp in lagos. They want to turn lagos to igbo land. Ambooooo Atideeeee.
ReplyDeleteGod forbid. Yorubas wake up. Igbo's are traitors o. Ambode all the way.
DeletePlease do not allow the East to dominate this blessed land that has become a home to All. Easterners cant even stay at home cos of rivalry and eminity, this should not be allowed in the new Lagos which is peacefull and full of prospects. Ambode all the way!
DeleteJaykay for sure!
ReplyDeleteBut we all know the atrocities the pdp committed in this country and some people are still praying they should win lagos state. 16yrs of pdp in this countrry is a disaster. It is only because lagosian have never experienced the rot of pdp.if pdp win you will experience what I mean. Hmmm ask us from ondo state and let us explain.
ReplyDeleteJagan's video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYmRKtnQjUU
ReplyDeleteJk we will vote for u. As for u ambode wait for ur oba to kill him safe
ReplyDeleteA vote for Agbaje is an insult to the achievements of Fashola. Any Lagosian that claims Fashola hasn't performed and requires change must be suffering from mental illness. Vote Ambode. Vote for progress to continue. APC is for Lagos.
ReplyDeleteand who told you fash is happy with Agbaje
DeleteSome people will just type anything is JK igb? Y some people re saying the igbo dis igbo dat even d so call oba akiolu talking like a big fool. JK we know
ReplyDeleteJK i know, he will emerge as the next Lagos State Governor by God's grace
ReplyDeleteJimi is the man we need right now
ReplyDeleteI am voting for AMBODE
ReplyDeleteObservation. People who want to vote PDP are jealous of Lagos State and its progress. They wish their own states could make the kind of progress Lagos is making and is sure to make under an APC led government. I also notice it is some kind of revenge strategy for Lagos contributing to the loss of PDP at the center. Both reasons are low and sadly do not speak well of a person or a people. I would hate to ascribe such to any one group of people. Vote APC. Vote Ambode for change. Eko o ni baje o.
ReplyDeleteWe dont need to insult each other on this platform. Vote for the right person, your vote counts. My candidate have my vote on saturday and I dont need to tell you who my candidate is. Both candidates are good, but only one will emerge as winner. Omo Yoruba ronuuuuuuuuuu.
ReplyDeletei felt u guys are mature anough to discuss but u talk like inexperienced nd immature kids.Why wot u want change? Bcos u are satisfy with your condition and doesnt needimprovement. Afterall APC talks of change so what is wrong with lagosians wanting change too. Our fathers should lead by example starting with their utterances bcos people would't like to have lillers and assasins as leaders.Pls thinl righr and vote for JK
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