A SOCIAL organisation comprising old students of Unity Schools in Nigeria, the Continuity Group, is drumming up support for Akinwunmi Ambode to become the next governor of Lagos State when the tenure of Babatunde Raji Fashola (SAN) comes to an end. The group insists that Ambode is the best candidate to continue the good work started by Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Fashola in Lagos.

In a statement signed by the Coordinator, Lanre Williams, the group said: “Ambode’s pedigree of excellence, innovation, experience at all levels of government and character makes him stand head and shoulders above all other aspirants. His academic record is excellent. His professional achievements are impeccable. To crown it all, he is a man of unquestionable character.”

The group pointed out that Ambode scored the second-best result at A’ Levels in West Africa in 1981, graduated with honours in Accounting at the age of 21, completed his Masters Degree and became a Chartered Accountant at the age of 24.

These, it said are feats which only exceptionally intelligent and hard-working individuals can achieve.

The Continuity Group stated that if the All Progressives Congress (APC) wanted to maintain the high standard of governance in the state and build on its current achievements, Ambode is the best candidate to carry the party’s flag. The group argued that Ambode is one of the brightest stars Lagos has who can move the state to the level of an international social and economic hub.

Well rounded perspective

“Ambode is an accomplished professional who has been involved in governance in Lagos for many years and his well-rounded perspective will undoubtedly prove to be a major plus for the state.”

The group further stated that despite his glowing academic record and professional excellence, Ambode has maintained a humble and wonderful personality which has endeared him to everyone who comes in contact with him.

According to Williams; “Ambode is very humble and kind. He will always go out of his way to help people, no matter who they are. Ambode does not care about your tribe, religion or gender. He will always listen and even if he cannot help you at the time, he will offer advice that will help your situation. He has a lot of compassion and finds joy in assisting people. This is very important in a leader. He believes in enabling people achieve their dreams and be what they want to be.”

Ambode is credited with reviving Federal Government College Warri Old Students Association in Lagos. He was part of the founding fathers of the Association of Unity Schools of Nigeria. This association played a major role in ensuring that Unity Schools were not sold to private individuals when the motion was moved some years ago. He was the recent past National President of the Federal Government College Warri Old Students Association.