Lagos Assembly Majority Leader Seeks Re-election, Cites Tinubu's Leadership

The declaration of intent by Noheem Adams, Majority Leader of the Lagos State House of Assembly, to seek re-election in 2027 signals a strategic consolidation of political power within Eti-Osa Constituency I. Anchored on the pillars of continuity, infrastructural development, and unwavering support for President Bola Tinubu's administration, Adams' campaign is positioned as a continuation of his commitment to the constituency's progress.

The sheer scale of the declaration event, which transformed Victoria Island's Coastal Road corridor into a vibrant display of All Progressives Congress (APC) colors, underscored the robust backing Adams commands. The presence of hundreds of party loyalists, traditional rulers, youth groups, residents' associations, and political stakeholders demonstrated a unified front, eager to endorse Adams as the consensus candidate.

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About a month ago, the working community leaders called me to come and explain to all the leaders what I have done within my years in the House of Assembly. And I explained to them the projects I had facilitated through Eti-Osa Constituency I, a lot of projects. And I made them understand that Eti-Osa Constituency I is the most beneficial of the dividends of democracy in Lagos and Nigeria today.

This event transcended a mere re-election bid; it evolved into a broader political demonstration, skillfully weaving local development narratives with the early positioning for the 2027 general elections. The coordinated endorsement of Adams, President Tinubu, and Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat signals a clear alignment with the party's gubernatorial ambitions, projecting Hamzat as a potential successor to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

Adams articulated his renewed ambition as a response to the "overwhelming pressure" from constituents and party structures, emphasizing the significant dividends of democracy his constituency has received. He highlighted the strategic political importance of Eti-Osa Constituency I, noting its direct benefit from both federal and state power, particularly citing the coastal highway project initiated by President Tinubu as a testament to the constituency's favored status.

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The president of Nigeria today, Eti-Osa is his immediate constituency, he lives here with us. The first thing he did as president was to come and construct a coastal road for us. We had witnessed traffic lockdown from Lekki-Epe Expressway for five years. Today, I can report to you officially… no traffic anywhere in Eti-Osa. The courtesy is of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.