Lagos 2023: Sanwo-Olu courts Igbo traders’ votes in campaign overdrive
Governor Sanwo-Olu visited Igbo traders in order to win votes ahead of Saturday’s polls.
The governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, set out on a campaign tour of markets with a significant population of Igbo traders on Tuesday.
After receiving the state’s Ndigbo community’s unreserved support for his reelection, Sanwo-Olu visited the markets in advance of Saturday’s governorship poll.
At an open forum held by businesspeople in the Trade Fair Complex, Ojo, under the auspices of the Auto Spare Parts and Machinery Dealers Association, Sanwo-Olu was given a hearty welcome.
At the open forum, the governor vowed to protect Ndigbo businesses and assets in Lagos State.
Sanwo-Olu also encountered a collection of Igbo traders in 58 significant markets in Lagos.
The Ndigboamaka Progressive Markets Association, which represents the traders, received unanimous support from them for the governor’s reelection.
The popular mobile phone, computer, and other electronics bazaar (Computer Village) in Ikeja is where the governor also interacted with vendors.
The engagements were initiated in response to concerns raised over the safety of businesses and properties owned by South-East traders in Lagos.
What Sanwo-Olu Said
Sanwo-Olu allayed the fears of the Igbo traders, assuring them that Lagos would continue to be a melting pot for all Nigerians.
He said his administration would continue to foster security and promote peaceful coexistence among all ethnic nationalities in the state.
”I am here on a solidarity visit and to thank you for your public endorsement of my humble self, which I believe will be reflected at the polls on Saturday with the highest number of votes cast from members of your community.
”You are not giving us your support for anything; you believe we deserve this encouragement because my team and I have worked tirelessly to improve your well-being.
“Very soon, Ojo will have a brand new General Hospital that will serve your needs. You also have seen expressways and bridges being completed on this corridor and we have awarded a rail project into Okokomaiko that will aid the movement of people and goods.
”I am excited that Lagos is on the path of growth. Through your cooperation and peaceful coexistence, we can ensure that we will not only build the state, but we will also build a better country for ourselves,” the governor said at the Trade Fair forum.
