The Lagos State chapter of the
Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Thursday said it would welcome Gov. Akinwunmi
Ambode into its fold if he decided to dump the All Progressives Congress. (APC).
The Publicity Secretary of the
party, Mr Taofeek Gani, made the assertion in an interview with the News Agency
of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos.
Gani spoke following reports that
Mr Jide Sanwo-Olu, a former Commissioner for Training and Establishments in the
state, had been adopted by the APC leaders to succeed Ambode.
The APC chairman in Lagos State,
Alhaji Tunde Balogun had told newsmen on Wednesday that the governorship ticket
of the party was open to all aspirants.
Former Commissioner for Works, Dr
Obafemi Hamzat, is another aspirant seeking the job of Ambode with Sanwo-Olu.
The PDP spokesman said that the
party would be glad to receive Ambode into its fold if he decided to leave APC
for whatever reason.
Gani said: “Any forward-looking
party would not have rejected its main opponent joining it, especially a big
personality like Ambode.
“We are ready to welcome him
(Ambode) to our party, if he decides to join for any reason. We are very ready
to accept him, if he decides to join us.
“You see PDP is a party for all,
so far value will be added. We cannot turn down our opponents, especially a big
personality like Ambode.
“Therefore, he is welcome. His
joining us will definitely add value and boost our chances to win the state.”
He added the party would accord
him all the rights and privileges with the existing members to realise his
political ambitions.
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