I’ll Lead Massive Campaign Against APC – Bode George

The leader of the Peoples Democratic Party in Lagos State,
Chief Bode George, says the loss his party suffered in the
presidential election has strengthened his resolve to ensure
victory for his party in Lagos.
He, therefore, said that he would strategise and lead a massive
campaign against the All Progressives Congress, which has
been in power in Lagos for the past 16 years.
George told our correspondent during a telephone interview on
Wednesday that he would lead the campaign of the PDP
governorship candidate, Mr. Jimi Agbaje, like an army
general.
He said, “I am here and I will be at the centre of operation. The
people of Lagos also want a change and we are going to be
here to lead the battle. The battle is on and the people of
Lagos want a change and we will ensure that we get it right.
“Lagos people know that this administration has mismanaged
their resources. We are not leaving anything undone. We will
reach out to the people during the campaigns.”
George said he would never defect to another party. “I will
remain a member of the PDP till I leave this world,” he said.
The PDP leader denied reports that he said he would go on
exile following the victory of Muhammadu Buhari at the
presidential polls.
He said he would rather travel outside the country for a while
in order to finish writing his autobiography, saying he had
been unable to finish the book because of his busy schedule.
He said, “I have been travelling long before now and now I
need a long rest. I am 70 and I need to tidy up my memoirs
and if you want to do that, you need a lot of time away from
all of the hassles. But it does not mean I will no longer be a
Nigerian. I have no personal grudge against Buhari or all the
other people.
“We are in two different parties with different ideologies and if
he is the President, I have no objection and I wish him the best
of luck. The break will give me time. Rather than running up
and down to Abuja, I will be there (abroad) writing my
memoirs and doing other things for myself. Of course I will
come back, my mother is still alive. I am not scampering out
of Nigeria.”