Lagos gov poll: Ohanaeze Ndigbo backs Sanwo-Olu, seeks six slots in cabinet

IN what appears to be a boost to his chances of winning the March 9 governorship election in Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, the All Progressives Congress, APC standard bearer, has been endorsed by the Ohanaeze Ndigbo, who in turn are seeking six slots in his government after his victory.

Ohanaeze leaders, who promised to mobilise two million registered Igbo voters to vote for Sanwo-Olu conveyed their decision at a town hall meeting on Sunday night, in Lagos. Sanwo-Olu was at the event with his running mate, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat.