…Fashola, GAC Chair Olusi Advocate Reward System for Members
…Get together Plans Refund for Council Ballot Losers
By Olasunkanmi Akoni
LAGOS — Leaders and stakeholders of the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have unanimously endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second time period within the 2027 basic elections.
The endorsement got here in the course of the APC Stakeholders’ Discussion board 2025, held on Tuesday at Eko Accommodations and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The occasion was attended by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu; his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat; Speaker of the Lagos State Home of Meeting, Mudashiru Obasa; former Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola (SAN); Chairman of the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), Prince Tajudeen Olusi; Senator Tokunbo Abiru, representing the Lagos Senate Caucus; and Dolapo Badru, chief of the Lagos State Caucus within the Home of Representatives.
Additionally current have been the APC Nationwide Chairman, Prof. Nentawe Yilwatda (represented by Nationwide Secretary, Dr. Ajibola Basiru), State Chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, members of the State Meeting, chairmen of the 57 native councils and LCDAs, councillors, and different celebration stalwarts.
Sanwo-Olu Leads Endorsement
Main the decision for Tinubu’s re-election, Governor Sanwo-Olu, whose deputy earlier introduced the administration’s scorecard, stated the president deserved one other time period in workplace for his “creditable and transformational efficiency” in lower than two years, notably within the oil and fuel sector.
“President Tinubu has surpassed expectations inside a brief interval,” Sanwo-Olu stated. “His management has set the muse for sustainable financial reforms. Lagos APC is proud to face solidly behind him for a second time period in 2027.”
Fashola, Olusi Name for Reward System
Former Governor Fashola emphasised the necessity for a useful reward system to encourage celebration members and maintain loyalty in any respect ranges.
“We should interact and reward our members who sacrifice their time and sources to make sure APC’s victory,” Fashola stated. “We’re witnessing rising voter registration however declining voter turnout — this isn’t wholesome for democracy. Lagos as soon as had over 1.5 million energetic voters in comparison with our closest rival’s 300,000. We should ask what has modified.”
Fashola decried voter apathy, noting that lower than 30 % of Nigeria’s 93 million registered voters participated within the 2023 basic elections. He urged the celebration to implement people-oriented programmes that might rekindle public enthusiasm.
GAC Chairman, Prince Olusi, equally urged elected officers to reconnect with their grassroots base.
“A few of our elected officers have turn into distant from the individuals,” Olusi stated. “We should enhance communication and engagement to strengthen our base.”
Ojelabi Pronounces Money Rewards, Refund Plan
Lagos APC Chairman, Pastor Ojelabi, praised members for his or her loyalty and dedication, describing them as “the spine of the celebration’s electoral success.”
He introduced a ₦20 million money prize for the native authorities space with the very best variety of newly registered voters and ₦5 million for the profitable political ward.
“The journey to a profitable 2027 election begins now,” Ojelabi stated. “Let’s mobilize extra individuals to register and gather their PVCs. Each vote counts.”
Ojelabi additionally disclosed that the celebration would refund charges paid by aspirants who misplaced within the current council elections, after chairmen conclude the appointment of aides throughout the 57 councils.
“These not picked as aides after the council appointments might be refunded,” he acknowledged.
APC Nationwide, Lawmakers, and Ministers Again Tinubu
Representing the APC Nationwide Chairman, Dr. Basiru urged members to deepen youth engagement and counter opposition narratives.
“We should proceed to mobilize and sensitize Nigerians about President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda,” he stated. “The defection of governors from different events doesn’t make Nigeria a one-party state. Each Nigerian nonetheless has the liberty to affiliate politically.”
Senator Abiru and Hon. Badru highlighted the contributions of federal lawmakers from Lagos towards the success of Tinubu’s administration, whereas Minister of State for Training, Dr. Tunji Alausa, led different ministers to current their efficiency scorecards below the Renewed Hope Agenda.
The discussion board, which doubled as a platform for suggestions and accountability, allowed lawmakers and appointees to render stewardship stories and reaffirm the state chapter’s readiness to ship resounding victory for the APC and President Tinubu in 2027.
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