Political Faction Backs PDP’s Adelaja Adeoye For 2027 Lagos Guber

Political faction backs PDP’s Adelaja Adeoye for 2027 Lagos guber. Kazeem Oshodi, spokesperson of the group, announced the endorsement in a statement issued on Sunday in Lagos.

Oshodi said the move signalled growing political momentum for change ahead of the 2027 poll in Lagos state, describing Adeoye as a formidable contender capable of challenging the dominance of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

“After careful assessment of the current state of affairs in Lagos, LPG unequivocally endorses Prince Laja Adeoye as the next governor of Lagos State in 2027,” he said.

“Laja Adeoye represents the fresh, innovative, and people-centred leadership that Lagos desperately needs to move beyond incremental progress to transformative prosperity for every resident.”

Oshodi described LPG as a coalition of progressive citizens, youths, entrepreneurs, business leaders, mobilisers, and community advocates committed to inclusive growth.

He praised Adeoye’s track record as a visionary entrepreneur, real estate developer, and political strategist with a deep understanding of Lagos’ economic dynamics.

Oshodi said the group had pledged to mobilise millions of Lagos residents across political, social, and economic divides to ensure Adeoye’s emergence as governor.

He said Lagos required transformative leadership that would deliver inclusive prosperity beyond what he described as selective flagship projects.

“While we acknowledge some infrastructure strides under the present APC government, these efforts have often been marred by delays, incomplete execution, and unequal distribution of benefits,” he said.

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“Persistent traffic gridlock, rising living costs, inadequate affordable housing, and insufficient job creation remain serious concerns affecting many Lagosians daily.

“Lagos deserves more than selective flagship projects; it requires holistic, inclusive prosperity that benefits all social classes, locations, and communities.”

Oshodi said Adeoye had demonstrated excellence in real estate development by delivering high-quality and sustainable housing schemes in the private sector.

“His expertise in urban planning, innovation, and private-sector efficiency uniquely positions him to tackle Lagos’ core developmental challenges effectively,” he said.

Defection: APC Set To Formally Receive Governor Lawal In Zamfara

Defection: APC set to formally receive Governor Lawal in Zamfara. Mr Lawal recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling APC.

The Zamfara chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has concluded arrangements to welcome Governor Dauda Lawal into the party formally.

This is contained in a statement on Saturday by the state APC publicity secretary, Yusuf Idris.

Mr Lawal recently defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the ruling APC.

According to the statement, the formal reception, scheduled for Tuesday, March 24, will be attended by President Bola Tinubu, whom Vice President Kashim Shettima will represent.

“Shettima will be accompanied by the national executives of the party, as well as the immediate past governors of Zamfara and other major stakeholders of the party in the state.

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“Similarly, other APC governors, National Assembly members and other top-notch members of the APC within and outside the state are expected to attend.

“The party has already strategised on how to mobilise supporters across the board in order to ensure a smooth and successful reception for the governor,” it added.

The statement further said various committees had also been formed to ensure a hitch-free reception in the state.

“Therefore, the party appeals to all members, supporters and well-wishers to come out en masse and welcome our amiable President Bola Tinubu, who will be represented by Vice President Kashim Shettima,” it pleaded.

ADC Tells Tinubu: Your Port Rehab Agreements Is A ‘Mugu’ Deal, Says Nigeria Taking Loans To Fund British Economy

ADC Tells Tinubu: The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described the £746 million agreement signed by President Bola Tinubu during his state visit to the UK as a ‘mugu’ deal, which disproportionately favoured the United Kingdom and its economy, while leaving Nigeria with a massive debt.

In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC said while the APC government has tried to pass off the deal as President Tinubu’s major achievement, it is in fact an achievement of the UK Government, which, through this deal, has managed to save its steel industry, protect thousands of UK jobs, and get Nigeria to pay for it.

The party calls on the Federal Government to provide full transparency by disclosing comprehensive details of the agreement, including the applicable interest rates, repayment terms, and any local content provisions or obligations associated with the deal.

The full statement read:

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) views the £746 million agreement between the Government of the United Kingdom and the Federal Government of Nigeria, concluded during President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to London, as disproportionately skewed in favour of the UK, which already enjoys a significant balance of trade advantage over Nigeria.

Although the APC Government has tried to hoodwink Nigerians by portraying the agreement to rehabilitate the Tin Can and Apapa Ports in Lagos as a diplomatic success, it is, in reality, a commercial loan arrangement with conditionalities that ensure that a substantial portion of the funds either remains within the United Kingdom or is repatriated back to it.

Based on information available on the UK Government website, which described the deal as a “major vote of confidence in UK manufacturing,” the £746 million agreement will be delivered through UK Export Finance’s (UKEF) Buyer Credit Facility and arranged by Citibank, N.A., London Branch.

UKEF is the UK Government’s export credit agency. Its Buyer Credit Facility enables foreign buyers to access financing from commercial banks to procure UK goods and services, typically for projects that require significant UK content participation.

In simple terms, UKEF guarantees a loan obtained by a foreign buyer from a commercial bank, which is then used to pay for UK goods and services, with the bank paying the UK exporter directly on behalf of the buyer.

Under this agreement, at least £236 million of the £746 million in supplier contracts will be awarded to British companies, while British Steel will supply 120,000 tonnes of steel billets under a £70 million contract, representing its largest UKEF-backed export order, for port rehabilitation projects.

The ADC is particularly concerned that the Nigerian government has entered into an agreement that leaves the country at a clear disadvantage, seemingly in exchange for a few hours of pomp and pageantry, and as part of a broader attempt to secure foreign validation, even as millions of Nigerians continue to face poverty, unemployment, and worsening insecurity.

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There are still several unanswered questions regarding this agreement. These include: what are the repayment terms of the commercial loan, including its duration and applicable interest rate? What percentage of local goods, services, and subcontracting is involved in the port rehabilitation project? How many direct and indirect jobs will be created for Nigerians? What is the project timeline, and when will the ports become fully operational? What provisions exist for training, apprenticeships, and skills transfer? Finally, what are the limits on expatriate staff, and are there defined quotas for SMEs and community benefit obligations?

If the APC government has answers to these questions, it should make them available to Nigerians. Otherwise, Nigerians are justified in concluding that, 66 years after independence, President Bola Tinubu has travelled to London to sign an agreement that resembles a colonial-era treaty, one that risks mortgaging the country’s future for limited value and symbolism.

Signed:
Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi National Publicity Secretary African Democratic Congress (ADC)