2027: SWAGA ​‌⁠​‍‍⁠⁠‍‍​⁠⁠‌‍​⁠‌​vows grassroots mobilisation of votes for Tinubu, Hamzat

A support group for President Bola Tinubu, South-West Agenda for Asiwaju (SWAGA, says it is intensifying grassroots mobilisation to secure votes for President Bola Tinubu and the Lagos State governorship candidate, Obafemi Hamzat, in the 2027 general elections.

Chairman of the Lagos SWAGA Media Committee, Lanre Odubote, spoke at a press briefing held at the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) secretariat in Lagos on Wednesday.

Mr Odubote, who represented the group’s state chairman, Alao Owolabi-Bertola, expressed confidence in Mr Tinubu’s victory and the emergence of Mr Hamzat.

Mr Odubote, also a former member of the House of Representatives representing Epe Federal Constituency, said the movement was determined to deliver a convincing victory for Mr Tinubu in Lagos.

He added that the group would intensify grassroots mobilisation to ensure that the outcome of the 2027 presidential election in Lagos differed significantly from that of 2023.

He stated, “There will be no repeat of the 2023 experience. This time, we are determined to deliver massive votes and a wide victory margin for President Tinubu in Lagos State.”

He said SWAGA would work with the All Progressives Congress (APC) structures to mobilise voters across local governments, wards and polling units.

Mr Odubote expressed commitment to supporting Mr Tinubu’s re-election and Mr Hamzat’s governorship ambition through sustained mobilisation, political advocacy and public enlightenment.

He called on APC members, supporters and other stakeholders to unite behind the party’s candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections.

A former vhairman of Lagos Island East Local Council Development Area (LCDA), Kamal Salau-Bashua, expressed confidence that the movement’s renewed mobilisation strategy would strengthen the party’s electoral prospects.

“We are confident that with unity, effective coordination and sustained engagement at the grassroots, Tinubu will secure a massive victory in Lagos in 2027,” he said.

A member of the Lagos State Local Government Service Commission, Folasade Olabanji-Oba, said the movement would promote inclusive political participation, particularly among women, youths and community-based organisations.

She said the active involvement of grassroots stakeholders would be crucial to achieving the movement’s electoral target.

“We must take the message to every community and encourage more people to participate in the democratic process. Our collective commitment will make a significant difference in 2027,” she said.

Earlier, a former commissioner for local government and community affairs, Muslim Folami, expressed optimism about the APC’s chances in the forthcoming elections.

Mr Folami said Mr Hamzat’s leadership experience and understanding of governance would position him to take Lagos to greater heights.

“We believe Dr Obafemi Hamzat will emerge victorious in 2027. He has the capacity and experience to consolidate the achievements of previous administrations and transform Lagos to an enviable height,” he said.

(NAN)