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APM re-elects 17 Lagos executives

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  • The Lagos State chapter of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) re-elected its 17-member executive committee, including Mrs. Bunmi Adeyemo as chairperson, through consensus.
  • The party executives were inaugurated in Yaba, Lagos, with Peoples Democratic Party leaders attending, signaling an alliance ahead of the 2027 elections.
  • The re-elected chairperson expressed confidence in the APM's growing popularity and vowed to lead the party to electoral success in Lagos State.

The Lagos State chapter of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has re-elected its entire 17-member executive committee, led by Mrs. Bunmi Adeyemo as chairperson, through a consensus process. The inauguration took place in Yaba, Lagos, during a state congress attended by delegates and party supporters.

Notable attendees included leaders from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), signaling a potential alliance between the two parties in preparation for the 2027 general elections. The Chairman of the Congress Committee, Mr. Godwin Williamson, commended the peaceful conduct of the exercise, stating that the consensus approach was chosen to strengthen unity and stability within the APM in Lagos.

People are hungry and suffering. What people want now are leaders who can deliver. APM is now standing strong in Lagos, and I believe we will succeed.

· Bunmi AdeyemoExplaining the APM's prospects in Lagos State.

Other re-elected officials include Mr. Gabriel Iwatamaye as Deputy Chairman and Mr. Abiodun Abari as Secretary. Williamson urged the new executives to diligently promote the party's values and programs. He also advised them to welcome individuals seeking a credible platform for the 2027 elections.

Speaking on behalf of the committee, Adeyemo thanked party leaders and delegates for the opportunity. She pledged to lead the APM to electoral success in Lagos, citing public dissatisfaction with the current economic situation. "People are hungry and suffering. What people want now are leaders who can deliver. APM is now standing strong in Lagos, and I believe we will succeed," she stated, expressing confidence in taking the state forward.

We are taking Lagos and moving Lagos forward. I believe we are going to achieve our aim.

· Bunmi AdeyemoExpressing confidence in the APM's electoral goals for Lagos.
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