The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has inaugurated a 40-member campaign council to spearhead the party’s campaign for the upcoming local government elections scheduled for July 12.
The immediate past state chairman of the party and former Commissioner for Home Affairs, Babatunde Balogun, chairs the council, while the Chairman of Odi-Olowo Ojuwoye Local Council Development Area serves as Secretary.
In a statement yesterday, by the party’s spokesperson, Oluseye Oladejo, the campaign council is divided into six directorates, namely Mobilisation, Finance, Security, Media and Publicity, Electoral, and Special Duties, headed by Oyinlomo Danmole, Olufemi Daramola, Dr. Razak Balogun, Mogaji Oluseye Oladejo, Barr. Ademola Sadiq, and Dr. Lateef Ibirogba, respectively.
The party has also appointed coordinators for each senatorial district. Adejoke Orelope Adefulire and Barr. Abimbola Saliu Hundeyin will coordinate Lagos West Senatorial District, while Abayomi Daramola and Chief (Mrs) Bolanle Olusanya will coordinate Lagos Central and East Senatorial Districts, respectively. Chief Sunday Aboyade and Fatai Ayoola are the Deputy Coordinators for the Lagos West Senatorial District.
In his remarks, the State Chairman congratulated the members on their appointment and urged them to hit the ground running, given the proximity of the election.
He stressed the need for the council to take the campaign to all corners of the state, showcasing the party’s achievements and mobilising the electorate to vote massively for the APC.
The Campaign Council Chairman, Balogun, reassured the party of his team’s dedication to delivering on their mandate.
He expressed confidence that their performance would lay a solid foundation for the party’s victory in the 2027 national elections.
The council’s membership comprises various interest groups and stakeholders, including women, youths, artisans, non-indigenous members, and party executives.
