Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has welcomed the Director-General of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar, and members of the APC PCC delegation to Lagos as consultations for the 2027 presidential election commenced in the state.
The delegation, led by Senator Yari, visited Lagos as part of its nationwide engagements ahead of the 2027 general elections. During the visit, the delegation paid a courtesy call on the Oba of Lagos, His Royal Majesty, Oba Riliwanu Osuolale Babatunde Akiolu, at his palace.
The visit provided an opportunity for the APC delegation and Lagos State leadership to pay homage to the traditional ruler and seek his royal blessings as preparations for the 2027 political activities get underway.
Governor Sanwo-Olu described the engagement as an important step in strengthening consultations and interactions among political leaders, traditional institutions and stakeholders across the country.
The Governor also expressed appreciation to Senator Yari and members of the APC Presidential Campaign Council for visiting Lagos as part of their ongoing consultations.
The meeting with the Oba of Lagos highlighted the role of traditional institutions in fostering dialogue and maintaining relationships among communities and political stakeholders.
The delegation’s visit forms part of broader consultations being undertaken by the APC ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The engagements are expected to involve meetings with political leaders, traditional rulers and other stakeholders in different parts of the country.
Sanwo-Olu, while welcoming the delegation to Lagos, reaffirmed the state’s participation in the ongoing political consultations and engagements ahead of the 2027 elections.
The visit also underscored the longstanding relationship between Lagos’ political leadership and traditional institutions, with the Oba of Lagos receiving the delegation and offering the occasion for discussions and formal homage.
The engagement marked another step in the APC’s preparations and consultations as the party looks ahead to the 2027 electoral cycle.
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