2027: Jafojo, Obanikoro, Ojo, Other SWAGA Apex Leadership Mobilise Thousands Across Lagos
Over 8,000 grassroots members and political stakeholders of the South West Agenda for Asiwaju (SWAGA 2.0) converged on the LTV Blue Roof in Agidingbi, Ikeja, on Friday, November 13, for the formal unveiling of the movement’s renewed mobilisation structure ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The gathering, which drew party faithful from across the 20 Local Government Areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas of Lagos State, was organised to galvanise early grassroots support for the re-election of President Bola Tinubu and the gubernatorial bid of the All Progressives Congress candidate in Lagos State, Dr. Kadiri Obafemi Hamzat.
Leading the array of dignitaries at the event were the Chairman of the occasion, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro; SWAGA National Chairman, Senator Dayo Adeyeye; National Convener, Hon. Oyetunde Ojo; former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Her Excellency Sarah Adebisi Sosan; Senator Tokunbo Afikuyomi; former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adeyemi Ikuforiji and National Secretary, Hon. Bosun Oladele;
Also in attendance were Guest Speaker and former APC National Legal Adviser, Dr. Muiz Banire (SAN); Otunba Demola Popoola, Director, Special Duties, PBAT-KOH Directorate; Dr. Kayode Opeifa; Rt. Hon. Princess Funmi Tejuosho; SWAGA Apex Leader and Deputy Head, PBAT-KOH Diaspora Campaign Directorate, Hon. Wale Jafojo; Hon. Deji Jakande (MHR); Hon. Biodun Muniru; Ambassador Eniola Ajayi; Princess Folashade Oba; and Dr. Princess F. Aderemi Adebowale; among others.
Traditional institutions were represented by White Cap Chiefs sent by the Oba of Lagos and led by the Opeluwa of Lagos.
Declaring the session open as Chairman of the occasion, Obanikoro commended the organisational strength of the Lagos chapter and warned party members against political complacency.
“Politics is a game of numbers, and what we are witnessing here today proves that Lagos remains the stronghold of progressive politics,” Obanikoro said.
“Do not sit on the fence—go out in your numbers and deliver overwhelming votes for President Tinubu, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, and all APC candidates.”
In his remarks, the National Convener of SWAGA, Hon. Oyetunde Ojo, lauded the unity among the Lagos apex leadership, stressing that SWAGA 2.0 was repositioned to reinforce the existing structures of the ruling party rather than operate as a parallel body.
“SWAGA has always been driven by loyalty, service, and grassroots impact,” Oyetunde stated.
“Take this energy back to the streets, mobilise the youth, women, and artisans, and secure a resounding victory for President Tinubu, Dr. Hamzat, and every candidate flying the APC flag.”
Delivering the keynote lecture, Dr. Banire urged canvassers to focus on voter enlightenment and issue-based engagement to counter public misinformation surrounding federal and state policies.
“Our duty as canvassers is to bridge the communication gap between the government and the governed,” Banire noted.
“Let us return to our polling units with discipline and persuasion, ensuring that no voter is left behind in the march toward 2027.”
Also speaking at the event, Hon. Wale Jafojo anchored the movement’s next phase on aggressive ward-to-ward and polling-unit coordination, noting that the massive turnout signalled the readiness of grassroots structures across the state to curb voter apathy.
“This mammoth crowd of dedicated members across all wards and polling units in Lagos is a testament to our commitment to progressive governance,” Jafojo declared.
“We urge every member to return to your communities, knock on every door, and canvass tirelessly for President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and Dr. Obafemi Hamzat’s candidacy come 2027.”
The event climaxed with a unified solidarity rally by members across all local government blocs, officially setting the tone for the group’s ward-to-ward mobilisation campaign ahead of the 2027 general elections.
