Manny Ita –
Various indigenous groups and socio-political organizations in Lagos State have officially declared their support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s second-term bid ahead of the 2027 general elections. The endorsement was announced during a coordinated gathering of community leaders, traditional stakeholders, and youth representatives who cited the President’s ongoing economic reforms and infrastructure projects as the primary motivation for their early backing.
Spokespersons for the groups emphasized that the endorsement aims to ensure the continuity of the administration’s “Renewed Hope” agenda. They argued that the foundational policies currently being implemented require an extended period to fully manifest their benefits for the Nigerian populace. The leaders also highlighted several Lagos-based projects, including the progress on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway and various rail expansions, as evidence of the administration’s commitment to urban renewal and national connectivity.
This early declaration of support from the President’s home base is seen by political analysts as a strategic move to consolidate his political stronghold before the official campaign season begins. The groups have pledged to begin grassroots mobilization across the five divisions of Lagos State—Ikeja, Badagry, Ikorodu, Lagos Island, and Epe—to sensitize citizens on the administration’s achievements and the necessity of a second term to stabilize the national economy.
