2027: Lagos APC candidates meet Tinubu, pledge grassroots mobilisation

Candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the Lagos State House of Assembly have pledged to intensify grassroots mobilisation for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general election.

Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu made this known after leading the APC’s 40 House of Assembly candidates, alongside party leaders and the deputy governor, on a traditional Sallah homage to Tinubu at his residence in Lagos on Saturday, May 30, 2026.

Sanwo-Olu said the visit provided an opportunity for the candidates to interact with the president and receive guidance on leadership, service and party loyalty.

Sanwo-Olu said Tinubu urged the candidates to remain focused on delivering the dividends of democracy and maintaining close contact with their constituents.

He stated: “This is another solid visit to Mr. President, who graciously opened his residence to us.

“We came with the governorship candidate, the deputy governor, party leaders and, more importantly, the 40 men and women who emerged as our party’s flag bearers for the Lagos State House of Assembly.”

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Sanwo-Olu said the candidates expressed appreciation to Tinubu for his leadership and assured him of their commitment to promoting the achievements of both the federal government and state government.

He said the candidates also pledged to work diligently in their constituencies and sustain public support for the APC.

Sanwo-Olu said the APC would not take electoral victory for granted in spite of its
strong support base in the state.

Sanwo-Olu stressed the need for continuous engagement with voters and reconciliation among party members after the primaries.

The governor added: “As candidates of the party, they have a responsibility to close ranks and reach out to everyone, including those who contested against them.

“We will not take anything for granted. We want to hit the ground running and ensure that every constituent is carried along.”