Lagos played host to major political figures in the state on Saturday, 1 November, 2025, as some prominent political figures of the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), met and deliberated on the state of the nation focusing mainly on the 2027 general election anchored on the aim of the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, reports thegazellenews.com
The group, under the aegis of ‘The Asiwaju 2027′ convened in Ikeja to deliberate on the current political landscape and chart a strategic course towards consolidating the party’s strength ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Thegazellenews.com learnt that the meeting also discussed on how to develop a clear and coordinated political agenda aimed at ensuring APC’s resounding success across all electoral positions in the state.
“We deliberated on the need for unity, teamwork, and internal cohesion as critical elements for sustained party growth and electoral victory.
“We also discussed the need for sincerity, transparency, and collaboration among members, warning that internal divisions, repression, and marginalization based on political leanings could undermine collective progress,” a source within the meeting told thegazellenews.com
This medium learnt also that the gathering further resolved that no sacrifice would be too great and no effort too small in the pursuit of success for the party in the forthcoming elections.
Reiterating that “a house divided against itself cannot stand,” the leaders appealed to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Rt. Hon. Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, Hon. Cornelius Ojelabi, APC State Chairman, and other elders of the party to institute measures that would address existing grievances, correct imbalances, and restore harmony among members.
They noted that the challenges ahead are enormous and can only be surmounted through unity of purpose and collective commitment.
According to the leaders, “We remain steadfast in our efforts to mobilize for Asiwaju’s second-term victory. Our political structure, which has delivered electoral success since 1999, remains intact and continues to be strengthened. The impact of our ongoing work will soon become evident to all.”
They added that engagements are ongoing with like-minded leaders and partners across various platforms in furtherance of the President’s second-term bid, with a comprehensive calendar of activities set to be unveiled in the coming days.
Among those present at the meeting were: Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, Cardinal James Odunmbaku, Senator Anthony Adefuye, Senator Ganiyu Solomon, Senator Adeseye Ogunlewe, Pa Muraina Taiwo, Dr. Oluyomi Finnih, Dr. Tola Kasali, Chief Adeola Oyedele, Hon. Bode Oyedele, Chief Monsuru Alao, Hon. Ademorin Kuye, Hon. Kafilat Ogbara, Hon. Kolawole Taiwo, Hon. Ganiyu Johnson, Hon. Mufutau Egberongbe, Hon. Lanre Ogunyemi, Hon. Johnson Babatunde, Hon. Bola Gbabijo, Hon. Lanre Odubote, Hon. Ladi Baqi, and Mr. Bode Olaniyan.
