A Lagos-based pastor, Mr. Kayode Jacobs, says he has been chosen by God to become the next governor of Lagos State.
Jacobs said this during an interview at
PUNCH PLACE, the corporate headquarters of PUNCH Nigeria Limited,
Magboro, Ogun State, on Monday.
Jacobs, who runs Family and
Relationships Ministry in Lagos, said he had been in politics for over
20 years having worked with a former Minister of Information, Mr. Dapo
Sarunmi.
The pastor, who is an indigene of
Badagry, said he had the backing of a large number of pastors in the
state as well as massive grass roots following in 57 Local Government
Areas and Local Council Development Areas.
He said, “This is my David moment. You
see, nobody expected David to become king of Israel because he was the
last son but when God would favour him, he picked him from obscurity. I
am sure that God’s favour will see me through.”
When asked why he was gunning for
governorship instead of lower political positions, the journalist turned
pastor, said the governorship position was the only office he could
make a huge impact.
He said, “I don’t want to be a senator
or a House of Representatives member because I don’t want to be debating
and making laws. I need a position whereby I can make a direct impact
on the lives of the people. Also, this was the position I was directed
to contest for.”
Jacobs said Governor Babatunde Fashola’s
policies were not people-friendly. He said Fashola’s government only
favoured the rich while the poor were neglected.
He noted that Fashola’s achievements in terms of public infrastructure would not stand the test of time.
