Ambode Acting Cold To Lagosians - PDP

The Lagos state chapter of PDP has strongly berated Governor Akinwunmi Ambode for lacking morals and commitment to Lagosians .

The stance is coming on the heels of the governor's recent generalisation and condemnation of the attitudes of Lagosians  and the decision to deploy the state's newly bought security helicopter to his party leader for mere social function at Ife.

According In a press release signed the Publicity Secretary, Lagos State PDP, Barr. Taofik Gani, he said that whereas governor Ambode is cold, indifferent and ungrateful to Lagosians, he has exhibited unprecedented commitment, gratitude and servitude to his godfather.

"We thus conclude that Lagosians   have no place in the heart of the governor except that which coincides with the interest of the governor's godfather."

It would be recalled that at a recent function of Iyalode of Lagos Forum/Health Screening, the Governor scored Lagosians   low in morals and attitudes, thus called for attitudinal change.

"It is our take that the governor's conclusion is an insult, blackmail and diversionary. He should rather appreciate Lagosians who have for these years indulged the ineptitude, exploitation and dehumanising policies of the state government; a practice which has become the label of APC in the state and which governor Ambode is now continuing. He should apologise to Lagosians.

This Governor's assessment of Lagosians is very uncharitable and misdirected. It is a fumble. Lagosians   are known to be persevering and supporters of good government policies. Lagosians   should rather be commended and motivated for providing services in their own homes, streets, areas in spite government's neglect and obvious diversion of funds which has now crippled expected social services in the state. A governor that prides his people will not abandon them and turnaround to condemn them for attitudes that can be redirected by a visionary and sincere Governor".

In a similar vein, the PDP has also described the use of the newly bought Police helicopter by the APC leaders to a social function at Ife as "the height of irresponsibility from any government with sincerity of purpose. The two helicopters and some vehicles and other equipment were purportedly bought to improve security in the state. But just as the state was experiencing robbery attacks and terrible traffic at various areas, the helicopter meant to curb such vices was deployed to take the APC national leaders to a social function. We also hear that many of the newly bought security vehicles are attached to APC chieftains and their families.

Indeed Governor Ambode has placed the interest of his Party chieftains over and above the general security in the state.