Senator Victor Umeh, representing Anambra Central Senatorial at the senate has told Governor Akinwunmi Ambode of Lagos State to approach his party, the All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) in the event his political godfather insists on denying him ticket in the All Progressive Congress (APC) for a second term.
Umeh, a former National Chairman of the APGA also told the embattled governor of Lagos State that his victory will be assured in APGA.
Ambode and Bola Tinubu, his benefactor have been having running battle with reports saying Tinubu who is the leader of his party wants another person to fly the APC ticket next year.
But Umeh, in an interview with newsmen on Thursday evening, said APGA was open for Ambode to join.
He said: “That is what our party should be doing. When we see people who have the capacity to win election, we approach them and offer our platform.
“I want to assure Ambode that if he joins APGA, his victory is surer. We have support in Lagos that can help him win election.
“We are calling on Ambode to consider APGA now and let APGA work for him.”
Report had it that over 50 council chairmen loyal to Tinubu, Ambode’s estranged godfather, had reportedly met and pledged their support for Jide Sanyaolu Sanwonolu, who is believed to be Tinubu’s preferred choice.
Umeh insisted that APGA was very much on ground in Lagos State, and could sway enough votes to win his re-election in 2019.