SWAGA vows grassroots mobilisation for Tinubu, Hamzat in Lagos

The South West Agenda for Asiwaju (SWAGA), a support group for President Bola Tinubu, says it is intensifying grassroots mobilisation to secure votes for President Bola Tinubu and the Lagos State governorship candidate, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, in the 2027 general elections.

Mr Lanre Odubote, Chairman of the Lagos SWAGA Media Committee, spoke at a press briefing held at the Nigerian Union of Journalists (NUJ) secretariat in Lagos on Wednesday.

Odubote, who represented the Lagos State Chairman of SWAGA, Mr Alao Owolabi-Bertola, expressed confidence in Tinubu’s victory and the emergence of Hamzat.

Odubote, also a former member of the House of Representatives representing Epe Federal Constituency, said the movement was determined to deliver a convincing victory for Tinubu in Lagos.

He added that the group would intensify grassroots mobilisation to ensure that the outcome of the 2027 presidential election in Lagos differed significantly from that of 2023.

“There will be no repeat of the 2023 experience.

“This time, we are determined to deliver massive votes and a wide victory margin for President Tinubu in Lagos State,” he said.
He said SWAGA would work with the All Progressives Congress (APC) structures to mobilise voters across local governments, wards and polling units.

Odubote expressed commitment to supporting Tinubu’s re-election bid and Hamzat’s governorship ambition through sustained mobilisation, political advocacy and public enlightenment.

He called on APC members, supporters and other stakeholders to unite behind the party’s candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Mr Kamal Salau-Bashua, former Chairman of Lagos Island East Local Council Development Area (LCDA), expressed confidence that the movement’s renewed mobilisation strategy would strengthen the party’s electoral prospects.

“We are confident that with unity, effective coordination and sustained engagement at the grassroots, Tinubu will secure a massive victory in Lagos in 2027,” he said.

Mrs Folashade Olabanji-Oba, a member of the Lagos State Local Government Service Commission, said the movement would promote inclusive political participation, particularly among women, youths and community-based organisations.

She said the active involvement of grassroots stakeholders would be crucial to achieving the movement’s electoral target.

“We must take the message to every community and encourage more people to participate in the democratic process.

“Our collective commitment will make a significant difference in 2027,” she said.

Earlier, Mr Muslim Folami, former Commissioner for Local Government and Community Affairs, expressed optimism about the APC’s chances in the forthcoming elections.

Folami said Hamzat’s leadership experience and understanding of governance would position him to take Lagos to greater heights.
“We believe Dr Obafemi Hamzat will emerge victorious in 2027.

“He has the capacity and experience to consolidate the achievements of previous administrations and transform Lagos to an enviable height,” he said.