My good people of Lagos. I am humbled with the presence of you all. This mammoth crowd is a testimony to the affection you have for me and for our beloved state, Lagos.
To me and to all my associates, it is a return to our natural habitat. This Is my home.
My political voyage started from this association and I am proud to have learnt under our great leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu. Late Chief Obafemi Awolowo is the greatest politician of all time and I make bold to say this that the greatest politician of our time is Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
At this stage of my life, it is important for me to return to my original base and be part of the giant strides that has been achieved in Lagos State which would not have been possible but for the wisdom and sagacity of the architect of our modern democracy, my indefatigable Oga, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu.
Politics is based and premised on ideologies and powered by interests. I am a progressive and my inalienable conviction about leadership is the need to identify with the yearnings of my people.
I am a very proud son of Lagos and I will always do my best to support & fortify any efforts and/or movement be they social, economic or political that is directed at repositioning my home state for more development & prosperity.
The question on the lips of many is why is Obanikoro returning to the APC?
My fellow Lagosians. It is not a secret that I am among the few in this state and in this country that has been privileged to serve in high places.
Having achieved so much during my period of service, this is the time to impact on my people. I am already fulfilled. According to the Maslow’s hierarchical theory of needs, I have gotten to the peak of the ladder. In other words, self-actualisation.
I have traversed the length and breadth of this country and I believe that Lagos stands tall amongst all other states in Nigeria.
Today, we are the fifth largest economy in Africa and Governor Ambode is working assiduously to make Lagos the 3rd largest economy and transit from a mega city to a smart city as a result of the ingenuity of our governor. I Senator Musiliu Obanikoro wants to be part of this project.
Today, with thousands of my followers, I rededicate myself to the progress and prosperity of Lagos. Itesiwaju Eko lo je wa logun.
. Being a speech by Nigeria’s former High Commissioner to Ghana, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, during his defection to the All Progressives Congress from the Peoples Democratic Party at Campos Square in Lagos on November 25, 2017. The speech was titled: “The Exigency of Time and the Dynamism of Politics.”
Why I left PDP for APC, by Musiliu Obanikoro
