Tokunbo Wahab, the Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources has rejected his nomination as one of the nominees for Lagos State Man Of The Year Award.
In a post on his official Facebook page, Wahab while thanking the organisers of the award for finding him worthy, however said he is withdrawing his nomination and asked members of the public not to vote for him.
He wrote “My attention has been drawn to a publication by the Center For Policy Development And Political Studies in lieu of the Lagos State Man of the Year Award.
I am deeply appreciative of the nomination, it is such elite category to be in, considering the reputation of the other gentlemen I have been nominated alongside.
However, after careful consideration, I have decided to withdraw my nomination. Members of the public should not vote me in this award.
Again, I appreciate the gesture and the belief in the work that we do at the Lagos State Ministry of Environment and Water Resources but I am stepping away from this nomination. Thank you. TW”