Doherty Emerges As NDC Lagos State Governorship Candidate

By Suleiman Anyalewechi

Funsho Doherty, a prominent political figure, has formally accepted his nomination as the Lagos state Governorship candidate of the nascent Nigeria Democratic Congress NDC.

Doherty a former prominent member of the peoples Democratic Party, PDP, had early May defected to the NDC from the African Democratic Congress ADC following the exit of Peter Obi.

In a statement posted on his official site on Friday, Doherty urged members and supporters of the NDC  to join in the quest for the realisation of the Lagos state of their dream.

“With profound humility, gratitude and a clear sense of purpose ,I accept our party’s nomination to serve as its candidate for Governorship of Lagos state in 2027.

“I am deeply grateful for the confidence our great party has placed in me ,and for our shared belief that Lagos deserves much better– inclusive leadership that works for everyone.

“The real work begins now. Together, we will build the Lagos that we know is possible . My friends ,it is time  ( O To Ya )” he wrote.

This was as he described the NDC as a veritable alternative political platform for the delivery of good governance to both the people of Lagos state,and Nigeria as a whole.

While acknowledging  that the journey ahead remains far and formidable, Doherty encouraged the people to persevere , assuring of light at the end of the tunnel.