Notable stakeholders within the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) have endorsed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second time period in workplace. They urged him to contest the 2027 presidential election.
The endorsement got here in the course of the APC Stakeholders’ Discussion board 2025, held at Eko Resorts and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The high-profile gathering drew hundreds of occasion leaders and members, together with Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, former governors Babatunde Fashola and Akinwunmi Ambode, Deputy Governor Dr Obafemi Hamzat and his spouse Oluremi, Speaker of the Lagos State Home of Meeting Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, members of the APC Nationwide and State Working Committees, federal and state lawmakers, political appointees, council chairmen, conventional rulers, and representatives of youth, girls, spiritual and scholar {groups}.
The movement endorsing President Tinubu was moved by the Ayangburen of Ikorodu, Oba Kabiru Shotobi, who spoke on behalf of Lagos conventional rulers and stakeholders.
It was seconded by Speaker Obasa, following overwhelming assist from all occasion segments in attendance.
“We recommend President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to go for a second time period,” Oba Shotobi declared. Supporting the movement. In view of the submissions made by all of the stakeholders, I hereby second the movement on behalf of the individuals of Lagos State,” Obasa added.
Governor Sanwo-Olu, in his handle, emphasised Tinubu’s legacy and fulfilment of marketing campaign guarantees, noting that the president deserves continued assist.
“Our president, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as soon as served because the twelfth Governor of Lagos State. At this time, stakeholders from all state sectors have unanimously agreed to endorse him for a second time period. We imagine this message will attain Aso Rock and resonate throughout the nation,” Sanwo-Olu acknowledged.
Deputy Governor Dr Obafemi Hamzat echoed the decision for continuity, highlighting President Tinubu’s reform agenda and dedication to {economic} restoration and nationwide transformation.
“As loyal members of the APC household in Lagos State, we promote and assist his management on the federal stage for a second time period. It’s our collective curiosity to construct on the achievements already made,” Hamzat mentioned.
He additionally praised Governor Sanwo-Olu’s efficiency over the previous six years, crediting the THEMES+ Agenda for the state’s transportation, well being, schooling, safety, and concrete infrastructure improvement.
Former Governor Fashola, who delivered a lecture titled “Voter Apathy and the Sanctity of Elections in Nigeria’s Budding Democracy,” urged stakeholders to mobilise residents—particularly the youth—to take part actively within the electoral course of.
Fashola raised issues over declining voter engagement, mentioning that solely 30% of Nigeria’s 93 million registered voters participated within the 2023 elections.
“Enthusiasm drives political participation. If persons are hopeful, they are going to come out to vote. We should flip this renewed hope into tangible motion for our occasion and its programmes,” he mentioned.
The discussion board ended with a robust name for unity amongst APC members throughout all ranges in Lagos State, as stakeholders dedicated to working collectively in direction of Tinubu’s re-election and the occasion’s continued success.
