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By Zika Bobby
As the 2027 political landscape begins to take shape, the Arewa community in the Apapa Local Government Area of Lagos State has formally declared its support for the second-term bid of President Bola Tinubu and the legislative aspiration of Dr. Mike Oladunjoye Egbayelo.
During a grassroots rally involving over 1,000 members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), community leaders cited President Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope” agenda as the catalyst for their early endorsement.
Yahaya Matazu, Coordinator of the Sokoto Elders’ Forum (Apapa Branch) and Haruna Ibrahim, a prominent Arewa leader, emphasised that the president’s policies were designed for long-term national prosperity.
“Nigerians should learn to be patient. Greatness takes time and we are ready to give the President our full support so he can achieve 100 percent success in his vision for the country,” the leaders stated in a joint address.
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The endorsement extended to Dr. Egbayelo, who is eyeing a seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly (Apapa Constituency 1). The Arewa community highlighted Egbayelo’s track record of inclusive governance, particularly his history of integrating non-indigenous communities into the local socio-economic fabric.
The group pointed to his extensive resume as evidence of his readiness, including pioneer general manager, Apapa GRA Residents Association (AGRA); Executive Secretary/CEO, Apapa Community Security Trust Fund; Public Servant and former Supervisor for Education, Youth and Sports.
“Dr. Egbayelo has consistently demonstrated the ability to build institutions and manage complex teams. He has never left anyone behind. We believe he is one with the people,” Matazu added.
Addressing the crowd, Egbayelo reaffirmed his commitment to the “One Lagos” philosophy, promising that his representation would be blind to ethnic or religious divides.
“I grew up with the Arewa community; you are my brothers and sisters. I have never let you down and I will not start now. The time for a united front has come and under my watch, nobody will be left behind,” he stated.
He further bolstered the case for the presidency, telling the gathering that President Tinubu remains the most viable choice for 2027. He argued that the foundations laid in the first three years of the administration have restored hope to a nation in transition, urging the community to remain steadfast in their loyalty to the APC.
