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Badagry people urge Tinubu to zone 2027 Lagos governorship ticket to division

Badagry indigenes appeal to President Tinubu to zone APC’s 2027 Lagos governorship ticket to their division, citing loyalty and years of marginalisation.

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Badagry indigenes appeal to President Tinubu to zone APC’s 2027 Lagos governorship ticket to their division, citing loyalty and years of marginalisation

Badagry people urge Tinubu to support their long-standing demand for political inclusion by zoning the 2027 All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship ticket in Lagos State to their division.

Also read: Lagos APC Scribe, Hon. Odesanya,  Urges Lawyers to Participate In Electioneering Process

The appeal was made under the platform of the Concerned People of Badagry Forum, a group of indigenes who insist their region has been historically marginalised in the race for leadership.

For decades, the Badagry division has remained a loyal base for the APC and a consistent supporter of the Lagos political structure known as the “Lagos project.”

Yet, despite this commitment, the region has never produced a governor, a trend the group now wants to change in the coming electoral cycle.

One of the forum’s leaders, Saka Shenayon, a prominent APC chieftain in the area, expressed the collective desire of the people to see one of their own emerge as the next governor.

He confirmed that efforts are being made to meet with President Bola Tinubu to formally present their case.

“We will present a quality candidate, and we hope the leadership will grant our request,” Shenayon said in an interview. His statement reflects the strategic importance of the appeal, both as a show of loyalty to the ruling party and as a call for equity in the state’s political rotation.

In a joint statement signed by Shenayon and fellow indigenes Moses Ogunbiyi, Sejuro Samuel, Rofeequat Onabamiro, Kamoru Ajape, and Babatunde Olaide-Mesewaku, the forum highlighted Badagry’s significant contribution to the political stability of Lagos State.

They argue that it is time the division receives fair representation at the highest level of governance within the state.

As the 2027 election approaches, the call from Badagry has added a new layer to the conversation on zoning and succession in Lagos.

The state, often regarded as Nigeria’s political and economic nerve centre, has traditionally seen its governorship rotate among a few divisions. The Badagry people believe this practice should evolve to reflect broader inclusivity.

Also read: PDP urges Tinubu to prioritise welfare to restore reputation in remaining two years

Whether the APC leadership and President Tinubu will accede to the request remains to be seen. However, the appeal has reignited debates around zoning, marginalisation, and political equity in Lagos State.

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“We will get it right with security,” Obasa …As Progressive Governors’ Forum Passes Vote of Confidence on President Tinubu

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Despite the pervasive insecurity around the country, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Mudashiru Obasa has affirmed that with the support of all Nigerians, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu would get it right with his concerted reengineering of the nation’s security architecture.

Speaking at the APC Stakeholders and Progressives Governors Forum meeting held Saturday, December 6, at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, Obasa said he did not doubt that President Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress, APC-led federal government, would do all that they can to ensure that they secure the life and property of every Nigerian.

According to Obasa, “We have seen the president in action and how he is innovating and working hard to resolve our many challenges especially insecurity and we believe he will get it done. He’s still the man that can do it. That is why we must do everything within our powers to ensure that he is returned in 2027.”

Speaker Obasa teed off with robust commendations for the governors for their shared dedication and commitment to helping President Tinubu resolve Nigeria’s insecurity problem.

He urged them to galvanise their people when they return to their various states to be a part of the solution to Nigeria’s security challenge, and not stay aloof.

Speaker Obasa added that security is not just about the governors, “It is about everybody. We must all be involved in fighting this problem. We must give the President all the support that we can so that he will succeed in his attempts to redirect the trajectory of Nigeria.”

The PGF had converged on Lagos between December 5 and 6 for a meeting convened by the Chairman of the Forum, Senator Hope Uzodimma, Governor of Imo State, and hosted by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State.

In a communique read by Governor Uzodinma, the governors passed a vote of confidence on President Tinubu’s administration, and pledged support for his Renewed Hope Agenda and re-election in 2027.

The Forum, according to Governor Uzodinma, reviewed the security situation across the country and expressed appreciation for the improved coordination between federal, state, and local security structures, as well as the courage and sacrifices of security agencies and community volunteers. They also resolved to strengthen local security architecture in all the states.

Governor Uzodinma said that their two-day engagement provided an opportunity to review the nation’s current trajectory, deepen coordination among the governors, and reaffirm their firm support for the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Tinubu.

“The PGF commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his steadfast commitment to stabilizing the economy, strengthening national security, and laying the foundations of sustainable growth through the Renewed Hope Agenda,” he said.

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