The re-election bid of the incumbent governor of Lagos state, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, earned a fresh boost on Monday, March 13, following an endorsement by nine registered political parties.

According to the Tribune, the parties in Lagos who operate under the auspices of the Alliance of Registered Political Parties (ARPP) have officially endorsed the reelection of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

Ajayi Adebayo stated during a news conference that the group’s choice was based on the achievements of the Lagos state government under Governor Sanwo-Olu.

His words: “We cannot sacrifice the various land-mark achievements of the present administration scattered all over the state on the altar of bitter politicking.” “The governor’s consistency as a progressive democrat is worthy of due commendation and continuity is key.

The parties that endorsed the governor’s re-election bid are:

1. All Peoples Party (APP)

2. African Democratic Party (ADP)

3. Allied Peoples Movement (APM)

4. National Rescue Movement (NRM)

5. Young Progressive Party (YPP)

6. New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP)

7. Zenith Labour Party (ZLP)

8. Social Democratic Party (SDP) and

9. The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP).

In addition to the nine parties, seven governorship candidates have set aside their ambition to become governors in Lagos state to support Sanwo-Olu. The governorship candidates are: 1. Ajayi Adebayo of YPP 2. Chief Mrs Adeyemi Abiola (APP) 3. Adenipebi Mode Adekunle (ZLP) 4. Kupoluyi Funmi (APM) 5. Braithwate Akinwynmi (NRM) 6. Olanrewaju Kamal (NNPP) and 7. Ishola Bamidele (ADP)

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