Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has said that the All Progressives Congress (APC) APC derived its popularity and grassroots support because of its performance and constant delivery of dividends of democracy to the people.
Sanwo-Olu stated this on Tuesday during the official swearing in of the newly-elected 57 council chairmen in 20 local government and 37 local council development areas of the state.
The chairmen emerged winners of the last Saturday, July 24, council election in the state which witnessed serious voter apathy.
At the event held at the Lagos State House, Alausa, Ikeja, the governor told the newly-elected chairmen and their vice to ensure they perform as well as make sure that the electorate enjoy the dividends that true democracy brings.
Speaking earlier, the state Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs, Dr. Wale Ahmed, told them: “We expect that the scope of delivery by this crop of honourable chairmen and vice-chairmen, would cover all sectors and sub-sectors, in tune with the THEMES Agenda of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.”
Speaking on the agenda he said, “You are the third-tier of government and the closest to the grassroots. You have emerged only by the will and mandate of the electorate.
“It behoves on you to ensure that the electorate enjoy the dividends that true democracy brings.
“It’s important you remember that APC derives its popularity and grassroots support from its performance and constant delivery of dividends of democracy to the people.
“It’s no gain-say that government exists because of the people and it will continue to exist because of the people.
“This is why your re-election/election is another call to a season of service, dedication and selflessness to our people.
“Therefore, the task ahead of you is to sustain or even surpass the tempo of performance of previous administrations in your respective council areas.”