LG polls: Lagos APC presents flags to 433 candidates, kicks off campaign
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially presented party flags to its 57 chairmanship and 376 councillorship candidates for the July 12 local government elections in the state. The party also kicked off its campaign at the event held at the APC State Secretariat, Ogba. Speaking at the event, Governor […]
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The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially presented party flags to its 57 chairmanship and 376 councillorship candidates for the July 12 local government elections in the state.
The party also kicked off its campaign at the event held at the APC State Secretariat, Ogba.
Speaking at the event, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu who was represented by Mrs Abimbola Salu- Hundeyin, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), assured the candidates of the government’s support to emerge winners in the election.
“The love I have for this party is unquantifiable. I am with all the candidates, this is not just an official flag off, it symbolises the beginning of hard work and dedication.
“We are solidly behind every aspirant, we are in this together, all will be successful by God’s grace.
“As we raise these flags today, we are proud and happy. Let us remember our values and principles, we are known for being a progressive movement.
“We are not only here to win elections; we are here to change the lives of our people and continue the legacy of our President. We must deliver all our promises to the people. Do all you can as party faithful to ensure victory for this party,” the governor said.
In his remarks, Prince Tajudeen Olusi, the Chairman, Governance Advisory Council (GAC), urged the party’s flag bearers to work for the people when elected.
The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mr Mudashiru Obasa, who noted that everyone must accept the decisions of the party at all times, urged all to support party candidates.
“The party is supreme; we must stand by the decision of the party. We must obey the party and support all our candidates. We must not fight ourselves. The election is a testing ground to return President Bola Tinubu in 2027 with bulky votes,” Obasa said.
In his remarks, the Chairman of APC Campaign Council, Alhaji Babatunde Balogun, who welcomed the candidates, expressed confidence that all the flag bearers would be victorious at the polls. (NAN)