Mohammed O. Taoheed reports,
Alhaji Musiliu Akinsanya, popularly called MC Oluomo, the Chairman of Lagos State Parks and Garages Management, has been leading millions of supporters of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to embark on a Solidarity Walk in support of APC Presidential flag-bearer, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his running mate, Senator Kashim Shettima.
Track News Nigeria learnt that the walk five million man walk was also in support of the re-election of Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the State Governor of Lagos.
Defying the early heavy downpour, the APC supporters across the metropolis converged on the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Surulere as early as 7am.
The massive crowd in a carnival-like gathering walked from the stadium through Ikorodu Road and converged on Bolade, Oshodi.
Various groups came with their banners and shirts to show their support to Asiwaju Tinubu, Senator Shettima and Governor Sanwo-Olu.
Nollywood stars, musicians and others came in different colours of insignia bearing Tinubu and Sanwo-Olu.
Security personnel were on hand to ensure orderly.
Akinsanya described the gathering as a mini show of strength by Tinubu’s supporters.
“We just want Lagosians and Nigerians to know that our father, Asiwaju Tinubu has millions of supporters. This is just a tip of an iceberg. We are not fully out yet. By the time the election dates draw nearer, Nigerians will see our true colour.
“We’ll deliver massive votes for Asiwaju Tinubu and Governor Sanwo-Olu in Lagos,” he said.
APC Lagos House of Assembly Candidate in Oshodi-Isolo Constituency I, Otunba Stephen Ogundipe, said this is just the starting point.
“This is just a rehearsal for Nigerians to what we’re capable of delivering. We don’t just talk, we walk the talk. This is our Lagos. You can do whatever you want in another state but Eko ni won pe bi,” he said.
According to him, massive votes for Asiwaju Tinubu is a done deal.
“We’ll show Nigerians that our love and support for Asiwaju Tinubu is massive. He’s a great man and an achiever. He had a great vision for Lagos State and delivered. Now, it’s time for Nigeria to tap from his wealth of wisdom by voting him as the next president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”
One of the leaders of the APC supporting Groups in Surulere, Waheed Seriki said the walk became imperative to demonstrate the massive support for the Presidential aspiration of Asiwaju Tinubu.
He noted that the former Lagos Governor who laid the foundation for the progressive growth of the state is capable of replicating such at the Federal level.
Also speaking, Olakunle Banjo of the APC Progressives Union added that Mr. Tinubu is well prepared to change the heaps of the problems facing the country if voted into power in 2023.
In his words, insecurity, power generation and employment creation are some areas that should enjoy priority of the incoming government.
