PDP’ll Not Rule Lagos, Says Oba Akiolu

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The traditional ruler of Lagos, Oba Rilwan Akiolu, on Wednesday, in Abuja, said that the Peoples Democratic Party would not rule Lagos State.

Akiolu spoke during the presentation of two books, “The story of my two worlds: Challenges, experiences,” and “A life of service and grace: Shared perspectives.”

“The story of my two worlds: Challenges, experiences” is an autobiography by a former President, Court of Appeal, the retired Justice Mustapha Akanbi, while “A life of service and grace: Shared perspectives” is a collection of essays by scholars.rule lagos state

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Akanbi was also the pioneer chairman, Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission.

The monarch said the wish of many people in the state was that the PDP should not rule the state.

“We are praying that the PDP will not rule Lagos State. The gods and ancestors in Lagos will not allow the PDP to rule Lagos,” the monarch stated jokingly amidst general laughter.

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