Market Leaders in Lagos Pledge Bloc Votes for APC Candidates

In a significant move ahead of the 2027 elections, leaders of markets across Lagos have pledged their support for the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates, President Bola Tinubu and governorship candidate, Obafemi Hamzat. According to a report by Punch Newspapers, the market leaders made this commitment during a meeting with the APC leadership in Lagos.

The move by the market leaders is expected to significantly boost the chances of the APC candidates in the upcoming elections. This is not the first time market leaders have played a crucial role in elections in Lagos. In 2019, market leaders were instrumental in mobilizing voters for the APC, which led to the party’s victory.

It is worth noting that the APC has been the ruling party in Lagos since 1999, and the party is hoping to retain power in the 2027 elections. The market leaders’ pledge is a clear indication that they are backing the APC’s bid for re-election.

The APC’s chances in the 2027 elections will also depend on other factors, such as the performance of the party’s candidates, the economy, and the level of opposition from other parties. However, the market leaders’ pledge is a significant boost for the APC’s chances in Lagos.