2027: APC Assures Lagos Residents of Corrected Mistakes, Dismisses Obi as Threat

In an interview with Vanguard News, the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed confidence that the party will maintain its stronghold in the state come 2027. According to the APC, the party has learned from the mistakes made in the 2023 elections and is well-prepared to secure another term.

Speaking on the growing popularity of the Labour Party’s Peter Obi, the APC dismissed him as a threat, stating that Lagos State has been the only state governed by one political party since 1999. The post-2023 election results were seen as a wake-up call, according to the APC, which has led to a reassessment and correction of strategies for future elections.

The APC’s reassurance comes amidst concerns from some quarters about the party’s ability to maintain its grip on Lagos State, given the rise in popularity of opposition parties and candidates.

The 2027 elections are expected to be hotly contested, with several high-profile candidates already declaring their intentions to run for various offices. The APC’s confidence in its ability to retain power in Lagos State, and its assertion that Peter Obi is not a threat, is likely to be closely watched by political observers and analysts.