Babatunde Gbadamosi, a former African Democratic Party (ADP) candidate for governor, has urged his supporters to donate to him so he may obtain the Labour Party nomination form (LP).
The politician expressed his desire to run for governor of Lagos in 2023 in a post shared on his social media sites.
Gbadamosi clarified that he lacks the funds necessary to buy the N15 million LP nomination form for the governorship race, nonetheless.
He consequently urged individuals who were calling for him to run for governor to demonstrate their support financially.
He wrote: “For the last few months, many have clamoured on various social media platforms that I should contest for governor on the platform of the Labour Party. It’s an interesting idea which I cannot honestly say does not intrigue me.
“While it is true that Lagos needs rescuing from the clutches of those who have turned it into their ATM, it is also true that due to the unscrupulous way they withdraw from that ATM, the effort will be an uphill task that will require immense resources, from my personal experience.
“At this point, having almost single-handedly contested two major elections back-to-back within two years in 2019 and 2020 (Gubernatorial and Senatorial bye-election), I’m afraid I’m all tapped out.
“I simply do not have the resources to engage in another electoral adventure, even though the odds seem to favour Labour Party if they can present a morally solid, politically credible, articulate, knowledgeable, experienced and courageous candidate in Lagos right now.
“My past political forays have taught me one thing – you cannot rescue people who are not interested in being rescued. The only way I can believe Lagosians are ready for true freedom from the Jagajagabandits is when I see true commitment.
“I am told the Labour Party Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms cost ₦15m, and there is a fee for the waiver, that could bring the total to up to 20m. INEC deadline for final substitution of Gubernatorial candidates is August 12th, 2022.
“If truly you’re interested in getting me to run, it is time to put your money where your mouth is, and go get me the Labour party form because honestly, I do get shishi to give.
