By Timi Joshua
The Executive Governor of Lagos State, His Excellency Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, has officially presented the All Progressives Congress (APC) party flag to the 57 Chairmen and Vice Chairmnship Candidates respectively at the State House , Marina , Lagos on Tuesday.
The presentation signified the party’s full endorsement and support for their candidacy ahead of the forthcoming local government elections on July 12 , 2025
The flag presentation ceremony took place during a high-level APC Stakeholders’ Meeting convened by Governor Sanwo-Olu in compelling the supporter to vote en mass at the forthcoming election . The meeting served as a crucial convergence point for party leaders, aspirants, and stakeholders from across the 57 Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas of the state.
In his remarks, Governor Sanwo-Olu reaffirmed the APC’s unwavering commitment to democratic values, progressive governance, and continuity in delivering dividends of democracy at the grassroots. He charged all party candidates to remain focused, people-oriented, and results-driven in their campaigns and eventual service.
He also urges the people to go out and campaign to those who doesn’t know their candidates,
“go out and canvass for more votes , Solicite to everyone irrespective of aspirations , those our aspirants in your various wards and councils, bring them together because as a party we must come together as we need votes to be announced and making statement to the world that our is more united than before.”
Hence , Hon Cornelius Ojelabi , State Chairman of APC , Lagos describes the governor interface with the candidates as a meeting point to officially solicitate for support despites the on going reconciliation and also present the candidates to all the candidates of the party .
He also use the medium to engage the candidates to focus on the task ahead of them as they contribute their quarters partnering in all sphere of government , both in education, food security and other sectors that will better the lives of the downtrodden.
Ojelabi appeals to the Candidates to do the needful in regard to the fuel subsidy removal which will trickled down to the grassroots, he appraises governor Sanwo olu toward the theme agenda that have reflected in all sectors in Lagos ,
” food security have being well secured across the state to enhance solutions of the food shortage in the state ,also the blue prints blue print in document will be assess as no council chairman will resides outside the Local government ,if you are found living outside your council you will be suspended, you must living within your people ” Ojelabi
The event also marked the official flag-off of the APC campaign for the July 12, 2025, local government polls which aims to consolidate the party’s strong presence across the state by mobilizing support for all APC candidates and reinforcing its leadership in local governance.
Alhaji Tajudden Olusi , Chairman of the governor Advisory council express concern on the manner of the chairmen to their vice , he also urges them to be in unity as the work together in achieving the purpose of the responsibilities they are saddled with. His deep appreciation for the Governor’s support and the party’s confidence and victory ahead July 12.
The gathering was well-attended by party stalwarts, elected representatives, council chairmen, and supporters who pledged their loyalty and commitment to the APC’s victory at the polls. The atmosphere was charged with enthusiasm and a shared vision for progress and stability in local administration.
As the countdown to the July 12 elections continues, the symbolic presentation of the APC flag has further energized the campaign of the APC candidates across the local government area and Local Council Development area respectively.
