The Chairman of the Governance Advisory Council, GAC, of the All Progressives Congress in Lagos State, Prince Tajudeen Olusi, has expressed concern about the disposition of many politicians to money, alleging that most in politics are in it for pecuniary gains.
Olusi remarked this on Tuesday at the official presentation of APC flags to the party’s 57 chairmanship and 376 councillorship candidates for the 12 July Local Government Elections.
The expression was contained in his advice to the candidates in which he urged them to prioritise community service instead of self-aggrandizement.
“Youths should be on stage now and do the work of the party, because at the moment, you are not yet at the forefront.
“This is an opportunity for you to promote the name of our party. It is sad today that those looking for money are many in politics, and not people who really want to serve.
“The love of our community and society should be paramount to us. Those who vied for the ticket but could not get it should be patient because there is still time, and tomorrow,” the APC Chieftain counselled.
In Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s remark at the occasion, he avowed that he was committed to APC, promising its candidates of his unalloyed support: “The love I have for this party is unquantifiable. I am with all the candidates; this is not just an official flag-off, it symbolises the beginning of hard work and dedication.
“We are solidly behind every aspirant, we are in this together, and all will be successful by God’s grace.
“As we raise these flags today, we are proud and happy. Let us remember our values and principles; we are known for being a progressive movement.
“We are not only here to win an election, we are here to change the lives of our people and continue the legacy of our President.
“We must deliver all our promises to the people. Do all you can as party faithful to ensure victory for this party.”
The governor was absent at the event as he was represented by Mrs Abimbola Salu Hundeyin, the Secretary to the State Government.
