APM Affirms Adeoye As Lagos Governorship Candidate, Unveils 2027 Agenda

The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has formally affirmed Prince Laja Adeoye as its governorship candidate for the 2027 Lagos State election, setting the stage for what the party says will be a determined challenge to the long-standing dominance of the ruling All Progressives  Speaking shortly after his affirmation, the APM standard-bearer expressed gratitude to party delegates and leaders for the confidence reposed in him, describing his emergence as both an honour and a responsibility.

According to him, the mandate represents an opportunity to provide purposeful leadership and offer Lagos residents what he termed a credible alternative to years of governance under the APC.

In a speech laced with optimism and political resolve, Adeoye congratulated other successful candidates of the party contesting for seats in the Lagos State House of Assembly, House of Representatives and Senate, urging all aspirants to remain united in pursuit of a common objective.

He stressed that internal cohesion would be critical to the party’s success as political activities gradually gather momentum ahead of the next general election cycle.

The governorship candidate also commended party leaders, alliance partners and grassroots supporters for remaining steadfast despite what he described as political and legal challenges confronting the party.

He paid special tribute to Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, and the national leadership of the APM for their support and contributions toward strengthening the party’s structures across the country.

Adeoye declared that the APM was determined to provide Lagosians with a platform anchored on accountability, transparency and people-centred governance.

He accused the APC-led administration of failing to adequately address pressing challenges facing residents, including unemployment, poverty, flooding, inadequate healthcare, infrastructure deficits and growing security concerns.

To address these issues, the APM candidate unveiled an ambitious development agenda tagged “Àtunto Èkó 1.0: Re-Engineering Lagos For Inclusive Prosperity.”

The blueprint, he said, is designed to reposition Lagos through policies that promote sustainable economic growth, job creation, affordable housing, quality education, improved healthcare services, infrastructure renewal and inclusive governance.

Adeoye further pledged to create an enabling environment for investment, support small and medium-scale enterprises, expand transportation networks, improve electricity supply and tackle the perennial flooding challenges affecting many communities across the state.

On security, he promised to strengthen community policing initiatives and support the establishment of Amotekun in Lagos State as part of broader efforts to improve public safety and protect lives and property.

The governorship hopeful also identified youth empowerment, social welfare and equitable development as critical pillars of his administration if elected in 2027.

He called on party members, supporters and Lagos residents to rally behind the APM, insisting that the state stands at a critical crossroads requiring fresh ideas, visionary leadership and a renewed commitment to inclusive development.

With political alignments already beginning to take shape ahead of 2027, Adeoye’s emergence signals the APM’s intention to play a more prominent role in Lagos politics and challenge the established order in a state long regarded as the APC’s strongest political fortress.

For the APM, the battle for Lagos has begun. For Adeoye, the task now is to transform campaign promises into a movement capable of convincing millions of Lagosians that a new political direction is possible.