By Joshua Timi
The newly elected Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Southwest Zone, Dr. Isaac Kekemeke, has pledged that the region will deliver the highest number of votes for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections.
Kekemeke made the declaration on Wednesday while delivering his victory speech after the party’s zonal congress held at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena (formerly Onikan Stadium) in Lagos.
He expressed confidence in the party’s strength across the Southwest, assuring that the APC would secure victories in the governorship elections in Osun, Ekiti, and Oyo states in 2027.
Kekemeke also promised improved performance from his leadership team, stating that they would surpass their achievements of four years ago and work tirelessly to ensure victory for both President Tinubu and the APC.
Speaking on behalf of the Southwest APC governors, Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said the peaceful conduct of the congress reflected the region’s tradition of orderliness and political maturity. He also acknowledged the presence of officials from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Sanwo-Olu commended delegates and party members for their discipline, noting that their conduct demonstrated unity within the Southwest.
“We are here to congratulate the newly elected Southwest APC leadership. With this congress, we have shown that the Southwest is united and a formidable region. We have also demonstrated that we have learned a lot from our leader and President of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu,” he said.
He added that the congress was conducted in line with the provisions of the 2026 Electoral Act, reaffirming the Southwest’s position as a strong political bloc in Nigeria.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Zonal Congress Committee, Hon. Jide Jimoh, described the Southwest as a region known for progressive politics and sound policies.
He stated that the congress followed due process and complied fully with the provisions of the 2026 Electoral Act.
Jimoh subsequently called on contestants to seek affirmation from delegates through voice votes.
Those elected at the congress include Dr. Isaac Kekemeke (Chairman), Alfred Aluko (Secretary), Ismail Majaro (Legal Adviser), Lateef Ibirogba (Organising Secretary), Ayobami Afolabi (Publicity Secretary), Mrs. Yetunde Adesanya (Woman Leader), Barr. Daramola Adesuyi (Youth Leader), and Dayo Ishola (Representative for Persons Living with Disabilities).
Dignitaries at the event included Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos), Governor Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), Governor Biodun Oyebanji (Ekiti), Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa (Ondo), Deputy Governor of Lagos, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, former Ogun State Governor, Chief Olusegun Osoba, Lagos GAC Chairman, Prince Tajudeen Olusi, Senate Leader, Senator Michael Opeyemi, Senator Tokunbo Abiru, among others.
