We haven’t found replacement for Sanwo-Olu -GAC

The Governance Advisory Council has said it has not settled for anyone as replacement for the Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

The GAC was reacting to a message circulated on Whatsapp which stated that the advisory council had found a replacement for Sanwo-Olu.

In a statement signed by its secretary, the GAC described the message as coming from merchants of hate and discord, adding that it aimed to create disharmony.

The statement read, “The attention of the Governance Advisory Council has been drawn to a vexatious post circulating on WhatsApp purporting that the GAC, party leaders and stakeholders have settled for a replacement for Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

“Ordinarily, we would not have dignified such an anonymous post with any response. However, because of the possibility that some unwary persons may believe the words contained therein and interpret them as factual, the GAC would like to state as follows:

“That the GAC has not settled for any person to replace Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu as governor. Therefore, it is absolutely false and preposterous for anyone to suggest so.

”That the process of picking a Governor is clearly stated in the constitution. And contrary to the false impression the merchant of hate, confusion, discord and disharmony wanted to create with the post, there is no discussion of second term ticket by the GAC.