2015: PDP's Grand Plan For Breaking APC's 16-year Stronghold in Lagos

In this write-up, ENIOLA AKINKUOTUexamines the scramble for the governorship ticket of the Peoples Democratic Party in Lagos State

Although the governorship election in Lagos State will hold on February 28, 2015, the Peoples Democratic Party is not waiting till next year as all its governorship aspirants have embarked on both subtle and direct campaigns across the state.

Even though only one candidate will emerge at the highly anticipated governorship primary election, which is set to hold in October, the aspirants have all maintained that they would win. They have been employing various tactics to garner support such as increasing their presence on social networks, distributing fliers and displaying posters.

Obviously, much of these moves have been inspired by the overwhelming victory of Ayo Fayose over Governor Kayode Fayemi of the All Progressives Congress. The PDP politicians hope to replicate the Ekiti feat in Lagos State to break the 16-year jinx, considering that by 2015, the APC would have ruled Lagos for 16 years.

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Source: #PUNCH