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By Sunday Ani
A governorship aspirant in Lagos State under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Mr Laja Adeoye, has vowed to terminate the over 20 years’ grip on power by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027.
Adeoye, in a statement yesterday, said APC’s time was up with his entrance into the governorship race.
According to him, Lagosians were tired of successive APC-led governments and are yearning for a new beginning.
Adeoye, a real estate mogul and Managing Director of Fendini Limited, a property development company, said he was the face of that new beginning and promised that he was prepared to offer transformative leadership in the state to propel it to greatness.
“I am running to offer a credible, formidable alternative rooted in proven delivery and vision. I represent fresh, innovative and people-centred leadership that the ruling APC has not provided.
“Through strategic alliances, like the strong backing from the Lagos for Prosperity Group and galvanising groups, like Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) and other committed groups, we are building momentum across youths, entrepreneurs, community leaders and disillusioned residents.
“My approach will be issue-based – addressing real pains like housing shortages, traffic gridlock and unemployment with practical solutions, drawn from real estate expertise and entrepreneurial success.
“We will rally all democratic forces, run a robust grassroots campaign and demonstrate that Lagos deserves better, not governance without accountability,” he said.
He said his agenda for Lagos was anchored mainly on education, security, healthcare, housing, healthcare and economic diversification.
He said his endorsement by major groups in the state, including the Lagos For Prosperity Group, showed his acceptance by residents.
He promised to promote civil service reforms with a better reward system that would employ, train and make his administration very efficient.
On economic diversification and job creation, he vowed to boost entrepreneurship, tech hubs, SMEs, tourism, ocean economy, agriculture and industrial clusters.
He said this would generate millions of jobs, reduce reliance on federal allocations, and empower youths, women and underserved communities.
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“I will work with all critical stakeholders, such as the business community, youths, women and traditional institutions to make life better for all Lagos, fostering unity among all,” he stated.
On plan for infrastructure and sustainable development, he pledged to modernise transportation by expanding the rail and BRT and building more roads across Lagos IBILE divisions.
“We will improve education and healthcare access, enhance security, promote local government autonomy, and implement sustainable waste management and environmental protection,” he added.
On how he would tackle the rising cost of living in Lagos, he also said: “We will tackle it head-on by creating sustainable jobs through economic diversification, making housing affordable to free up family incomes and supporting SMEs and the informal sector with access to finance, training and markets.
“Policies will focus on reducing dependency on imports via local production in agriculture and industry, while ensuring efficient public services that lower daily expenses on transport and utilities.
“Prosperity must reach every Lagosians, not just a few. My Administration will also work on stopping multiple and duplicity of tax which is a source of burden to businesses,” he said.
On waste management, he vowed to prioritise sustainable environment practices, modern waste systems and recycling to keep Lagos clean, green and liveable for future generations.
On economic opportunities for youths, he said: “My administration will create millions of sustainable jobs, prioritise youth and women inclusion.
“Young people will not just survive, they will thrive and lead the prosperity agenda,” he said.
On plan to support SMEs and informal sector workers, he pledged to provide easier access to affordable credit, business training, market linkages and regulatory reforms that would protect and empower them as the backbone of the economy.
“Tax incentives and one-stop support centres will help them scale and formalise where beneficial.
“To attract foreign investment, my administration will create a secure, predictable and business-friendly environment with improved infrastructure, policy stability and incentives tailored to key sectors like tech, real estate, tourism and manufacturing.
“Leveraging my international networks and private-sector credibility, we will market Lagos as Africa’s premier investment destination, transparent, innovative and ready for partnership.
“Prosperity must be inclusive and the gain of the foreign direct investment (FDI) will be channeled to create jobs and build capacity for all Lagosians,” he added.
