2027: APM gov candidate promises to reset Lagos
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At a glance
- Prince Laja Adeoye emerged as the consensus governorship candidate for the Allied People’s Movement (APM) in Lagos State for the 2027 election.
- Adeoye, a real estate entrepreneur, promised to "reset Lagos" through inclusive governance and economic reforms if elected.
- He urged unity within the PDP-APM alliance and presented his agenda, "Àtunto Èkó 1.0: Re-Engineering Lagos for Inclusive Prosperity."
Prince Laja Adeoye has been chosen as the consensus governorship candidate for the Allied People’s Movement (APM) in Lagos State for the 2027 election. Adeoye, a real estate entrepreneur, secured the party's nomination through an affirmation process monitored by the Independent National Electoral Commission.
Having fulfilled all constitutional and procedural requirements of the party and the Electoral Act, and following the consensus endorsement by stakeholders and delegates, I hereby officially declare Prince Laja Adeoye as the duly elected and returned gubernatorial candidate of the APM for the 2027 Lagos State Governorship Election.
During his acceptance speech, Adeoye pledged to "reset Lagos" by implementing inclusive governance and economic reforms. He drew parallels with the leadership of Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and Bala Mohammed of Bauchi, expressing a desire to bring "real change and freedom" to the state. He emphasized that the APM is a movement dedicated to rescuing Lagos from "misrule" and returning it to its people.
real change and freedom
Adeoye called for unity within the PDP-APM alliance, stating, "We are one family. We must now unite with fierce urgency to rescue our beloved state from the suffocating grip." He presented his agenda, "Àtunto Èkó 1.0: Re-Engineering Lagos for Inclusive Prosperity, our bold RESET LAGOS Agenda 2027," which outlines plans for economic rebirth, job creation, urban renewal, education, healthcare, security, infrastructure, and inclusiveness.
reset Lagos
The candidate detailed his approach to stimulating the Lagos economy through removing investment bottlenecks, fostering Public Private Partnerships, and adopting the Alternative Project Funding Approach (APFA). He promised accountable leadership and a comprehensive blueprint for the state's development.
APM is not just another party; it is a powerful movement forged through hard work, immense sacrifices, and an unyielding determination to rescue Lagos from misrule and return the state firmly to its rightful owners, the people of Lagos.
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