The battle of wits among contestants for the Lagos House takes a new dimension with one of the leading contenders, Akinwunmi Ambode’s face embossed on the recharge cards of a leading telecommunications company.
Ambode’s face can be found on the N200, N500 denominations of the recharge cards with the logo of his party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) logo and his campaign mantra, Strong Visions, Strong Leadership.
In other cards with APC’s logo is a Permanent Voter’s Card enlightenment campaign urging all voters to ensure they pick their voters’ cards as announced by the Independent Electoral Commission (INEC).
Already, his face is on banners on major highways and streets in Lagos. Daily, his campaign office in Gbagada records huge turn out of party faithful and supporters.
Ambode, a frontline governorship aspirant in Lagos State has since rolled out his campaign materials, engaging stakeholders and consulting widely. Last week, he hosted an array of members of the Lagos State House of Assembly at the Jade Restaurant, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos where not less than 36 out of 40 members of the legislative arm gave him a standing ovation and commitment that they will support his gubernatorial ambition.
Early this week, he commenced his tour of Local Governments which has taken him to Ikorodu, Alimoso, Badagry, Ojo and Ajeromi. On Friday, the tour will také him to Ikeja, Oshodi and Agege local government areas.
Ambode, a former Accountant General and. Permanent Secretary in Lagos has highlighted his core programmes under the acronym LAGOS- Leadership, Accountability, Good Governance, Opportunities and Service.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries hold December 2, 2014.
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