Lagos ADC unveils Rosemary Giwa-Amu as deputy governorship candidate

By Adeyemi Adeleye

Mr Funso Doherty, the Deputy Governorship Candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Lagos State, has unveiled a legal luminary, Rosemary Giwa-Amu, as his running mate.

Until her latest appointment, Giwa-Amu was ADC’s deputy chairman in the state.

At the unveiling of Giwa-Amu in Lagos, Doherty said that his running mate is an embodiment of virtue and all the party stood for in making Lagos state work for all residents rather than a few.

“I am very excited to be joined on the ticket by a distinguished personality, someone who has served the state, party and communities in the state. She (Giwa-Amu) has brought her capacity to bear in serving the people. She is a mystery superwoman,” Doherty said.

He said that he consulted far and wide before picking his running mate.

Decrying that Lagos had not reached its potential with its enormous resources, Doherty said that residents were still facing hardship on roads, healthcare, education, and unemployment.

“Public office is a sacred trust on behalf of the people. The vast resources must be brought to bear on improving the lives of the people, rather than concentrating on the few.

“We want to bring a new paradigm of leadership and that is our mission. ADC has a candidate and a deputy candidate to back up the message it is bringing.

“We are bringing in a new thing. Lagos must work for all residents. We are moving the state from a third world to a first world. We are bringing a new era. We are not intimidated,” he said.

According to him, it is possible for ADC to win the 2023 governorship election in Lagos state because it is time for the party to lead.

In her remarks, Giwa-Amu, who described the event as an exciting moment, said that the ticket would give her the opportunity to serve the people.

“It is a great opportunity for me to turn things around for Lagos State to reach its potential,” she said.

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