The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has reaffirmed its support for President Bola Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections. Party spokesperson Seye Oladejo said the Southwest region will continue to back the president, dismissing claims that it would not re‑elect him. His remarks responded to comments attributed to supporters of Dr. Gbenga Olawepo‑Hashim, a presidential aspirant for the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), who had suggested the Southwest would not support Tinubu’s re‑election bid.
Oladejo argued that Olawepo‑Hashim lacks the political structure and electoral capacity to pose a serious challenge. He expressed confidence that President Tinubu will emerge victorious in 2027, defeating any opposition coalition. Describing Olawepo‑Hashim as a “perennial aspirant,” Oladejo criticized his endorsements as mere “photocopied letterhead endorsements” that do not translate into votes.
The spokesperson also defended the Tinubu administration’s record, citing progress in infrastructure, education, agriculture, security, and fiscal reforms. He labeled Olawepo‑Hashim’s remarks on the administration as “distasteful and unacceptable,” contending that the opposition cannot present a viable alternative vision for the country. Oladejo emphasized that Nigerians will not be swayed by the opposition’s “selective statistics and currency rhetoric” and will instead choose continuity under a president who has delivered tangible results.
He urged the opposition to stop “insulting the intelligence” of Lagos residents and Nigerians, noting that issuing press releases is not equivalent to effective governance. Looking ahead to the 2027 elections, Oladejo predicted voters will favor continuity under President Tinubu rather than “political tourists” with no substance. The Southwest, he said, will not abandon its support for the president in favor of an opposition project lacking depth. This APC reaffirmation of support for Tinubu sets the tone for the upcoming elections, with the party confident of its chances of success.
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