Doherty Confident in Winning Lagos Governorship Election

Doherty, the gubernatorial candidate for the National Democratic Coalition (NDC), is confident about winning the Lagos governorship in the next election. He reflects on the initial collaboration within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) that fell apart due to differing visions among key figures, including Alhaji Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi.

Doherty aligns his governance philosophy with the NDC's focus on service, accountability, and welfare. He critiques the current administration's performance over the past 30 years, highlighting failures in welfare, security, education, and healthcare.

He points out that the failure rate in the 2024 WASSCE exceeded 50%, indicating a significant educational crisis. He also notes that many residents prefer traditional medical services over government hospitals due to better quality.

Doherty stresses the need for improvements in technical education and the overall standard of living in Lagos, asserting that the city is not functioning effectively compared to other global cities.