The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has commended Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu for bringing to the right path the ship of Lagos that was heading towards wrong direction between 2017 and 2018.  

The APC leader, who did not mention name of the then Governor of Lagos, said the state was moving towards wrong direction before Sanwo-Olu.

He said this on Friday during the inauguration of the Agege Pen-Cinema Bridge in Lagos State.

The construction of the flyover bridge at Pen Cinema begun under Ambode’s administration but he was absent during the inauguration.

Tinubu disclosed that many political leaders were initially unsure about the choice of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Obafemi Hamzat, but they were later convinced.

He described the loss of Ambode in a primary election to Sanwo-Olu as “historical”.

The APC leader said “Sometimes in 2017-2018, the ship of this state seems to have headed in a very wrong direction. History had it that we came together, an election came and we chose a democratically-elected government of the people, our people, and for the people. They say ‘who is Babajide Sanwo-Olu’? We said, ‘you will find out’.

“Ever since Babajide became the captain of the ship of our state, he has turned it round to the right direction of progress, development, and good leadership quality.

“Both of you (Sanwo-Olu and Hamzat) and the entire cabinet have demonstrated unequal determination to redevelop, rebuild for the people of Lagos. You have made us seen a fine and determined government for the progress and quality of life of our people.

“We have a team led by Babajide Sanwo-Olu, partnered with Hamzat, and it is a team of great performers and doers. Building Lagos back for progress to showcase needs a focused government.

“Out of adversity, you make prosperity. Instead of showing demonstration and frustration, you put your hands on the plough. Since then, Lagos State has become one giant construction site throughout the nation. We thank you for not letting us down.”

Sanwo-Olu said the Pen Cinema Bridge, a dual carriageway, named after Bola Tinubu, is designed to free the traffic logjam in the area.