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The Lagos State chapter of the South West Agenda for Asiwaju (SWAGA) has unveiled plans to mobilise grassroots support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, saying it would strengthen its structures across the state ahead of the next general elections.
The group said this would be part of its renewed political direction as it prepares for its formal inauguration on Friday, November 13 in Lagos.
Speaking at a press conference yesterday, the Chairman of the Media Committee, Lanre Odubote, said the inauguration would mark a new phase in the movement’s activities, with emphasis on political mobilisation, policy advocacy, public enlightenment and community engagement.
Odubote, who spoke on behalf of the state chairman, Alao Owolabi, said the movement would work in collaboration with the All Progressives Congress (APC), stressing that it was not established to compete with the party or create parallel political structures.
He noted that the establishment of the group was to complement the party’s existing machinery, expand its mobilisation capacity and promote public understanding of the Tinubu administration’s policies and reforms.
He identified mobilisation, advocacy, unity and service as the four pillars guiding the movement, explaining that its activities would include grassroots engagement, voter education, empowerment programmes and community-based interventions.
According to him, SWAGA was established to promote Tinubu’s political philosophy and progressive ideals, while supporting the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
He traced the movement’s origins to the period before the 2023 general elections, when it emerged as one of the groups campaigning for Tinubu’s presidential ambition.
The movement was conceived by a former member of the House of Representatives, Oyetunde Ojo and later developed into a structured political organisation under the national chairmanship of Senator Dayo Adeyeye, with Bosun Oladele as National Secretary.
Odubote said members had mobilised support across communities, markets, traditional institutions, places of worship and motor parks, highlighting Tinubu’s record in Lagos and his political experience.
He added that the group’s responsibility had evolved beyond electoral mobilisation to include policy advocacy and public enlightenment.
Explaining the decision to inaugurate the Lagos chapter, he said the movement intends to strengthen its organisational structures from the state level down to local governments, wards and polling units.
He said its outreach would also be expanded to include women, youths, traders, artisans, professionals, transport workers and persons with disabilities.
He added that the group would promote fact-based communication on government policies, particularly in economic stabilisation, infrastructure, security and social investment.
The November 13 inauguration is expected to attract the Lagos State Governor, the state’s governorship candidate, APC leaders, traditional rulers, political stakeholders, women and youth leaders, trade associations and professional bodies.
Activities lined up for the event include the unveiling of the group’s leadership and organisational structure, presentation of its vision and strategic action plan, goodwill messages from political leaders and the inauguration of local government and ward coordinators.
He called on members and supporters to attend the ceremony, urging them to demonstrate discipline, unity and responsible political participation.
He also appealed to Lagos residents to identify with the movement, describing it as a platform for persuasion and engagement rather than intimidation or coercion.
The group further pledged to maintain a constructive relationship with the media through timely information and access to its designated spokespersons.
