A gaggle of former Labour Occasion members formally joined the All Progressives Congress, APC, throughout a mega rally held on the Mobolaji Johnson Enviornment (previously Onikan Stadium), forward of the forthcoming native authorities elections in Lagos State.
The chairman of the Labour Occasion, in Apapa Native Authorities Space, Femi Badia, on Tuesday led a number of members from Lagos Central into the ruling APC.
Talking on the occasion, Badia cited the developmental strides of President Bola Tinubu and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu as key causes for aligning with APC.
“We’re right here right now to change into a part of the progressive motion. We have now been impressed by the exceptional achievements of President Tinubu and Governor Sanwo-Olu in Lagos. That is our formal declaration of membership and our agency dedication to assist President Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. I can guarantee you that we are going to ship our polling items come Saturday,” Badia said.
Welcoming the brand new members, the Lagos State APC Chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, offered them with the celebration’s flag and recommended their resolution to affix the ruling celebration.
“I congratulate you for embracing the imaginative and prescient of the progressives and aligning with the achievements of our chief, President Bola Tinubu. Within the APC, exhausting work is at all times recognised. You will have chosen to be on the aspect of progress after witnessing what we’ve achieved in Lagos State. Our former state chairman, who shared the celebration’s beliefs with you, is right here right now alongside your group chief to current to you formally,” Ojelabi stated.
Addressing the upcoming 12 July native authorities elections, Ojelabi expressed confidence tha APC would safe victory throughout all 20 native authorities areas and 37 native council improvement areas. He described the mega rally as a becoming end result to the celebration’s marketing campaign actions.
He additionally inspired celebration members to actively interact non-Yoruba-speaking residents of the state, urging them to assist and vote for APC within the forthcoming polls.
He stated, “We began our marketing campaign in peace and we’re rounding it off right now. We thank God we’re alive, hale and wholesome.
“I thank all of the management of this senatorial district, ranging from Prince Tajudeen Olusi, the GAC leaders, and the cupboard members from this district. All of the ethnic nationalities, members of the state marketing campaign staff, and our teeming supporters.
“At the moment, we’re wrapping up our mega rally, however the door-to-door marketing campaign remains to be ongoing. I recognize all of you, particularly the ladies and the youths. We all know your significance and the way you may have been supporting our celebration. I’ve little question that come 12 July, you’ll forged your votes for the APC for a greater future.”