Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expressed confidence that on the premise of the performance of his administration, he will be getting highest number of votes from Igbo traders in Lagos State in the March 11 governorship election.
The Governor said this during his campaign tour of major markets populated by people from the South-East in Lagos ahead of the Saturday gubernatorial election
His second term bid had earlier been endorsed Ndigbo community in the state.
Sanwo-Olu received rousing welcome at an open forum organised by traders, under the aegis of the Auto Spare Parts And Machinery Dealers Association (ASPAMDA), in Trade Fair Complex, Ojo.
The governor at the open forum pledged to ensure safety of the businesses and properties of Ndigbo in Lagos State.
Speaking at the event, Sanwo-Olu met an amalgamation of Igbo traders across 58 major markets in Lagos. The traders, under the aegis of Ndigboamaka Progressive Markets Association, unanimously backed the governor’s re-election.
“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 rail project into Okokomaiko that will aid movement of people and goods.