Tinubu to Lagos LG chairs: Put people first or face party’s wrath

Ahead of the swearing in of elected local government chairmen and councillors in Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, national leader of the Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN), has warned the council officials to put the people first or face the party’s wrath.

“Any chairman mismanaging resources and pursuing personal interests, above that of the people, will be dealt with by the party, according to the law,” Asiwaju Tinubu said.

Congratulating the elected officials, he urged them to always remember that the people were the cornerstone of the party, adding that  why they were in government, the people must always come first.

“The people are the reason you are all in government.  So, the people must take priority.  That is the only way we can justify your nomination by our party and your election by the people,” he said.

The former governor of Lagos State added that the chairmen, with their councillors, must, therefore, cut down on the celebration of victory and hit the ground running, going after what he called “the low hanging fruits”, so that the people can, as fast as possible, feel their impact.

But he also put the Lagos Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and other parties on notice.
He said: “The ACN would challenge some councillorship results.”

He, however, added that it would be at the tribunal as it always does and not in the streets.
Therefore, he advised all other aggrieved parties to toe that line, as provided by the law.

Stressing the need to follow due process, he cautioned against any aggrieved party resorting to self-help.  
“We understand the desperation of some of their leaders around here who want to make a point to impress Abuja and continue to collect resources from Abuja.  We know it is all about a financial war chest towards the 2015 elections.  But we must put our people first in all we do, and must not sacrifice their interest in destructive politics.

“Lagosians know their true leaders and will not be intimidated.  They are ready to follow the party that is transforming Lagos.  We make no claim that we can do it all at once as a party.  Neither do we claim that every council area can perform at the same speed and standard.  All we say in our party is that we will always give it our best shot and try not to disappoint our people,” he said.  

Courtesy Of: The Nation