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By Chidiebere Onyemaizu
A group of former lawmakers from the South-West under the aegis of the South West Agenda for Asiwaju (SWAGA) are set to converge in Lagos to officially launch what they term “Lagos SWAGA 2.0”, a platform under which they hope to campaign for the re-election bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The group has also expressed its resolve to campaign for the election of the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in Lagos, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, to succeed incumbent Babajide Sanwo-Olu come 2027.
Prior to the election of President Tinubu in 2023, SWAGA was the first pressure political support group that endorsed him.
With the 2027 presidential election less than six months away, SWAGA said it is ready to engage in an effective and massive re-election campaign for the President.
A statement issued by the chairman of the Steering Committee of SWAGA, Afis Olaseinde Kasumu, stated that the formal inauguration of the group’s Zonal, Local Government (LG), and Local Council Development Area (LCDA) structures will take place at the Eko FM Multi-Purpose Hall, LTV Compound, Coca-Cola Bus Stop, Lateef Jakande Road, Agidingbi, Ikeja.
According to the statement, the initiative is tagged “LAGOS SWAGA 2.0: Consolidating Grassroots Mobilisation and Deepening Political Engagements for The RENEWED HOPE AGENDA.” This pivotal event marks a strategic expansion of the movement’s footprint across Lagos State.
The statement also added that the initiative aims to solidify political structures at the foundational level, ensuring that the progressive ideals and achievements of the Renewed Hope Agenda are effectively communicated and felt by every citizen at the grassroots.
“Since its inception, SWAGA has been at the forefront of championing visionary leadership and political inclusion. Building upon the monumental successes of its initial phases, SWAGA 2.0 shifts its focus towards deepening community engagement, fostering inclusive governance, and creating a unified front ahead of future political milestones,” the statement reads.
Expected to chair the event is the Lagos State chairman, Hon Mosuru Owolabi, as well as other notables such as Hon Funmilayo Tejuoso as well as Hon Remi Adebowale, a former special adviser, civic engagement to the Lagos State governor.
The major highlight of the event will feature the official swearing-in of newly appointed zonal coordinators and local administrators comprising past legislators both in Lagos State and at the federal level.
The statement further added that important stakeholders such as serving and past federal and state functionaries
“These leaders will be charged with driving the movement’s advocacy, mobilising communities and serving as the direct link between the leadership and the electorate across all 57 LGAs and LCDAs in Lagos State.
“Political leaders, party stalwarts, community influencers, and grassroots mobilisers from across the South-West region are expected to grace the occasion. Members of the press are cordially invited to cover this event.”
