Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has called on all chairmanship and councillorship candidates of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to approach the forthcoming July 12 Local Government Elections with seriousness and dedication.
Speaking at a stakeholders’ meeting where he officially presented party flags to APC candidates, Sanwo-Olu stressed that no election should be underestimated. He charged party leaders and supporters to work collectively to reaffirm APC’s dominance in Lagos State.
The governor reminded candidates that the party’s strength must be evident at the grassroots level, urging them to engage directly with residents, earn their trust, and secure their votes.
“We must knock on every door, connect with the people, and let them see those who seek their mandate. Every election is local, and nothing should be left to chance,” Sanwo-Olu said.
Sanwo-Olu emphasized that internal differences following primary elections are expected in a democratic setting. He appealed to aggrieved members to put aside personal grievances and place the party’s interest above individual ambitions, describing party unity as critical to victory at the polls.
He further noted that his appeal was made at the request of President Bola Tinubu, who commended party loyalists for their steadfastness in maintaining APC’s stronghold in Lagos
