Oil magnate Femi Otedola, has reportedly accepted to become the torchbearer of the Peoples Democratic Party in the Lagos State governorship race in 2019.
PDP offered Otedola, who is currently on vacation the governorship ticket and he has accepted it.
Otedola had earlier refuted reports of his intention to fly as Lagos State Governor
On his Instagram page, Otedola shared a video of himself enjoying a ride in a miniature vehicle. He captioned the video: “Never too old to catch some fun 🏎… F.Ote💲”
The businessman’s declaration to run came when it was clear that incumbent governor Akinwunmi Ambode wont be given second term ticket. Jide Sanwo-Olu, a trusted protégé of former governor and godfather, Bola Tinubu.
Ambode’s fate was sealed Monday night when the mandate group loyal to Tinubu and local government chairmen and other party leaders rallied Sanwo-Olu and jointly adopted him as the candidate of the party.
