The All Progressives Congress (APC) chapter of Lagos State has endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term.
They also began mobilisation for the 2027 general election yesterday with a historic stakeholders’ meeting.
Party leaders, who were locked in sober reflection at the meeting held at the Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, attempted a review of the last polls, drawing instructive lessons from the setback.
Apart from endorsing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for re-election, party faithful brainstormed on the ongoing voter registration, the dynamic electoral demography and importance of mobilising the youths to gravitate towards the vision and philosophy of the ruling party.
President Tinubu’s base is Lagos where he served as governor between 1999 and 2007 and anchored the activities of the opposition as the Leader.
In the Third Republic, he also represented Lagos West, the largest district, in the Senate.
The motion for President Tinubu’s endorsement for a second term was moved by the Ayangburen of Ikorodu, Oba Kabiru Shotobi, and seconded by House of Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa.
They said the President has done a lot in the last two years, adding that the country deserves the progressive continuity.
They also urged party members to unite and work for President Tinubu and the party’s victory at the poll.
Oba Shotobi, who spoke on behalf of traditional rulers and other stakeholders, said: “We endorse President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to go for the second time. So, I move.”
Obasa said: “In view of the submissions made by all the stakeholders and motion just being moved by our Royal Majesty of Ikorodu, I do hereby second the motion of my colleagues from Lagos State House of Assembly and the people of Lagos State. I so second.”
Governor Sanwo-Olu said President Tinubu deserves to be supported for another term because he has fulfilled many of his campaign promises to Nigerians.
He said: “Our president, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, is the 12th governor in Lagos State. We have listened to all of our stakeholders here today. And by unanimous decision taken by all of the representatives of the stakeholders on this stage…run for a second term.
“I believe that this message will get to Aso Rock and will get to the nooks and crannies of this great country.”
The meeting was attended by all the political leaders, including members of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) led by its chairman Prince Oluyole Olusi, former governors Babatunde Fashola and Akinwunmi Ambode, Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat, member of the House Assembly, local government chairmen, political leaders and traditional rulers from all the five divisions in the state.
