Ikuforiji’s Speech After Court Victory

Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Adeyemi
Ikuforiji, who was acquitted of a N600 million money laundering charges after a
lengthy trial period at the Federal High Court, Lagos Nigeria today has said
perseverance pays. Ikuforiji said this today while addressing press men after
his court victory. He further went ahead to say this was a great victory for
his party and it will only make him work harder and take the state to a greater
height with others in government. His words after the cut;

“Victory is sweet but I have learnt to wait patiently
for it. It is a victory for our party, the All Progressives Congress, and
everyone who has stood solidly by me in the last three years.

“The struggle goes on; our work is not done. While we
savour this victory, we must remember that we still have a lot of work to do.

“This victory is a call to action. As the 2015 general
election approaches, we must rally round to ensure victory for our party at all
levels. Our politics should not divide us.

“To those who have attempted but failed to humiliate
us and defeat the course of justice, I bear no grudge.

“However, I ask them to join me in the big task ahead.
By pronouncing me not guilty, in fact, by dismissing the bases on which the
needless trial was wrought, the Federal High Court has renewed my commitment to
the struggle for a greater Lagos State.

“I am not tired; the task of governance must go on and
I will continue to serve Lagos, its people and our country to the best of my
ability.

“I promise to never betray the confidence reposed in
me; today’s victory is historic; it will spur me to work harder for the growth
of our dear state and progress of our people.

“My victory today compels me to rededicate myself to
the arduous task of lifting Lagos State to higher heights. It also propels me
further in my personal and political struggle to protect the enviable legacy of
good governance, sterling leadership and unmatched excellence for which Lagos
State has come to be known.”