…As Ikorodu Monarchs, Leaders Pledge Support for APC Candidates
LAGOS — Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State has said the re-election of President Bola Tinubu and the election of his deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, as the next governor of Lagos State are vital to the continued development of Nigeria and Lagos
Sanwo-Olu made the remarks on Thursday during a meeting with traditional rulers and political leaders in the Ikorodu Division of the state, where the monarchs pledged their support for Tinubu, Hamzat and other candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) ahead of the 2027 general elections
The meeting, held at the palace of the Paramount Ruler of Ikorodu Division and Ayangburen of Ikorodu, Oba Kabiru Shotobi, was led by Sanwo-Olu and Hamzat
Also in attendance were the APC deputy governorship candidate, Princess Damilola Sonayon-James; Lagos APC Chairman, Pastor Cornelious Ojelabi; members of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC); traditional rulers; political leaders and public office holders from the division
Sanwo-Olu thanked the traditional rulers and political leaders for their support for the APC and urged residents of Ikorodu to vote for Tinubu and Hamzat in the 2027 elections
He said Tinubu deserved re-election based on what he described as his achievements in Lagos and across the country
“Development has transformed Lagos We can see what the President has done in Lagos State and elsewhere in Nigeria.
“He deserves to be re-elected because of his performance So, let us campaign and work towards President Tinubu’s re-election in 2027,” Sanwo-Olu said.
The governor urged the people of Ikorodu to fulfil their pledge of delivering 250,000 votes for Tinubu and other APC candidates
“I want to urge the people of Ikorodu to deliver 250,000 votes as promised for President Tinubu in the 2027 election Mobilise votes for President Tinubu and all APC candidates.
“I will work for the victory of Dr Obafemi Hamzat as my successor Let us get him elected as the next governor of Lagos State,” he said.
Hamzat also urged traditional rulers, political leaders, party members and residents of Ikorodu to participate actively in the 2027 elections and vote for all APC candidates
He described Tinubu’s re-election as crucial to sustaining the administration’s reform and development agenda, while praising the President’s leadership and experience
Hamzat also called on residents to support his governorship bid, saying continuity in governance was necessary to sustain the state’s development
He assured the traditional rulers and political leaders that the concerns raised during the meeting would receive appropriate attention
“Lagos is developing, and the 2027 general election is important We must come out and support President Tinubu with our votes. I believe achieving 250,000 votes for APC in Ikorodu is possible.
“We cannot afford to experiment with Lagos because it is very important to Nigeria Let us support the ruling party so that Lagos can keep progressing. Ikorodu is included in our development plans. Ikorodu is important to us,” Hamzat said.
Senator Tokunbo Abiru, representing Lagos East Senatorial District in the National Assembly, described Hamzat’s competence and leadership credentials as unquestionable
The member representing Ikorodu Federal Constituency, Babajimi Benson, also assured Tinubu and Hamzat of 250,000 votes from the division, saying more than 1,000 Community Development Associations in Ikorodu would support the APC candidates
Other traditional rulers and political leaders at the meeting expressed confidence that Hamzat’s emergence as Sanwo-Olu’s successor would ensure continuity in the development of Ikorodu and Lagos State
Oba Shotobi expressed confidence that residents of Ikorodu would vote massively for Tinubu and Hamzat, citing their leadership capabilities
He also highlighted the role of traditional rulers during elections and assured the delegation that the monarchs would unite in support of Tinubu, Hamzat and other APC candidates
The Ranodu of Imota, Oba Ajibade Bakare-Agoro, also endorsed Hamzat, citing his relationship with Sanwo-Olu as one of the factors supporting his candidacy
“Hamzat is the only deputy who didn’t disturb his governor He has a good relationship with Governor Sanwo-Olu, and that relationship earned him the APC candidacy.
“I’m sure Ikorodu will support him because Ikorodu is always in the progressive camp,” the monarch said