Rivers State Governor Nyesom Wike, on Tuesday  disregarded the ambition of Lagos State, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate, Olajide Adediran and endorsed Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), for a second term in office.
Wike said Sanwo-Olu’s performance has earned him a second term in office.
The Governor disclosed this during the 2022 National Women’s Conference, organised by the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO), tagged ‘Spring Forth, Stand Out’ in Victoria Island.
He said; “By the grace of God, you will be a second term Governor. Lagos State is doing better than other states in this country because Lagos has allowed women to participate in governance in various capacities.
”I am very happy to participate in this conference. I don’t play politics of ethnicity. Even if Sanwo-Olu is in my party but is not doing well, I wouldn’t have come. I do not regret saying I am in support of you.”
Wike commended Sanwo-Olu for the opportunity he gave to women to serve in various capacities in the State, especially the judiciary.  
The Rivers helmsman, who donated N300 million to COWLSO, noted that the involvement of women in politics and decision making has helped Lagos State to continue to set the pace.
Wike said his administration has emulated Lagos by ensuring a woman became Deputy Governor in 2015 as no woman had ever served in that capacity since the state was created in the 60s.
He also commended the Lagos First Lady, Mrs. Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, for the several projects COWLSO has done under her chairmanship in the last three years.