After losing to become the governor of Lagos-State at just concluded nationwide governorship and state assembly election on Saturday April 11th, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) governorship candidate Jimi Agbaje, has said that he will longer contested for the leadership of the state anymore.
The renowned Lagos based pharmacist turned politicians Jimi Agbaje, has previous contested to be governor of the state twice, first under the Democratic People’s Alliance (DPA) in 2007 and his 2015 governorship ambition under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
However, Jimi Agbaje, easily concedes defeat to Ambode via a congratulatory phone call on Sunday.
He made his declaration know to the public, when speaking with Channels TV correspondent at his home yesterday.
“I have tried once. This is the second one and the last one. I am not going to run again. For me, there are many ways to be of service to your people. I have been of service in different ways. I am happy with what I have done for my people. Being a governor is one way I can contribute. I will find other ways to be of service to my people,” Agbaje said during an interview with Channels Television on Sunday. April 12.
“We ran a race. There will be winners and there will be losers. As good sportsman, we accept it as true leaders. That is the only way to go. Having accepted it, if we do feel cheated and that there are substantial issues to be raise, then we will follow due process. That is how it should be. But definitely, violence, abuse and all will not be an issue,” he added.