The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has set a goal of almost three million votes for President Bola Tinubu and the celebration’s 2027 governorship candidate, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, vowing that it will not allow a repeat of its defeat within the state in the course of the 2023 presidential election.
The Director-General of the PBAT-KOH Campaign Council, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, disclosed this on Sunday at a press convention in Ikeja, Lagos, the place he additionally introduced plans for the disclosing of Hamzat’s governorship manifesto forward of the 2027 election.
According to Obanikoro, the celebration had learnt necessary classes from the 2023 election, when the Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, defeated Tinubu in Lagos, securing 582,454 votes in opposition to the APC candidate’s 572,606 votes.
Describing the end result as a wake-up name, the previous Minister mentioned the APC had since taken steps to strengthen its membership base and enhance its mobilisation forward of the subsequent basic election.
“That time (2023), I want to tell you, was a wake-up call for us, and we have woken up,” Obanikoro mentioned.
“You know what it means to wake up a hungry tiger? It’s bad news. That’s exactly what the opposition has done. They have woken up a hungry tiger, and it is going to roar.”
He mentioned the APC had registered about a million members in Lagos, including that the celebration anticipated a substantial proportion of them to prove and vote in the course of the election.
“For the first time in the history of our party, we registered about one million. Already, we have provided a solution by beefing up our membership,” he mentioned.
Explaining how the celebration arrived at its projected votes, Obanikoro mentioned: “So, in a worst-case situation, let’s say 70 or 80 per cent of our members come out, which they may do. That is already 800,000 votes.
“Let’s assume they will bring a minimum of one voter. That is 1.6 million votes. No matter how much some of these opposition members hate us, there are APC lovers in this state of ours who, come rain or shine, will come out and vote for us. Modestly, we are looking at almost three million votes.”
Obanikoro mentioned the marketing campaign council would intensify grassroots mobilisation throughout the state to realize the goal.
“We will go throughout the length and breadth of Lagos State, all the nooks and crannies of Lagos. We will go there and canvass for votes,” he mentioned.
“We are going to win and record an unprecedented number of votes for both Asiwaju and Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat.”
Hamzat’s manifesto to be unveiled October 30
The marketing campaign council additionally introduced that the APC would unveil Hamzat’s manifesto on Friday, October 30, 2026, on the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, previously the National Arts Theatre, in Iganmu, Lagos.
He mentioned the manifesto would define the governorship candidate’s imaginative and prescient, priorities and plans for the continued growth of Lagos State.
“I am pleased to announce that the Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress will unveil the manifesto of our governorship candidate for the 2027 election, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, popularly known as KOH, on Friday, October 30, 2026,” he mentioned.
Obanikoro defined that the doc would give attention to sustaining growth whereas addressing challenges dealing with residents throughout the state.
“Our campaign is anchored on two principles: continued shared progress and inclusivity,” he mentioned.
“Continued shared progress means working together to build a stronger Lagos on the foundation and master plan, creating more opportunities, and improving the lives of our people without break in continuity. Inclusivity means that nobody should be left behind because of religion, tribe, gender, social status, or place of origin.”
He added that the marketing campaign believed Lagos residents ought to have a voice in shaping the state’s future, irrespective of their backgrounds.
“Lagos belongs to all of us, for those who call it home, while respecting and preserving the indigenous people of Lagos State. Every resident and taxpayer has a stake in its future, and every community deserves to be heard,” he mentioned.
Obanikoro added that preparations can be made to make the manifesto out there for obtain after its presentation, permitting members of the general public to check the proposals and submit suggestions by way of applicable celebration channels.
He mentioned the marketing campaign had already held consultations with spiritual leaders, conventional rulers, market girls, merchants, younger individuals, professionals, artisans, neighborhood leaders and different stakeholders.
“These consultations are important because we believe that leadership must listen before it acts. We want the concerns of ordinary Lagosians to inform our priorities. We want a development agenda that reflects the realities of our people,” he mentioned.
The marketing campaign DG additionally highlighted Hamzat’s educational {qualifications}, private-sector profession and years in public service, describing the mix as related to the calls for of governing Lagos.
Hamzat, who at present serves as deputy governor underneath Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, holds a PhD in Systems Process Engineering from Cranfield University in England. He additionally labored within the non-public sector, together with at Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley, earlier than becoming a member of public service.
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