The governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos, Abdul-Azeez Adediran aka Jandor, says he would not have any godfather if elected governor in 2023.
Speaking on Sunday evening at the formal presentation of the PDP governorship candidate in Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, to indigenes of the State residing in Lagos, Adediran said he is prepared to give residents of the state a new lease of life.
The event was held on Sunday evening at the Nigerian Airforce, Kofo Abayomi Street, Victoria Island, Lagos.
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“We will provide a new leadership in Lagos State.
“We will check the excesses of motor touts as well as Iyaloja and Babaloja in the State.
“Anyone that closes any market in the state would be sent to prison. I am not going to have any godfather.
“We will ensure that any money collected as revenue in Lagos State is spent for the people of the state as against what is currently obtainable in the state,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Joint Drivers Welfare Association of Nigeria commenced its proposed seven-day strike on Monday over alleged extortion and harassment from the motor park management and thugs popularly known as Agbero.