Ahead of LG Elections, Labour Party Members Defect to APC
Kehinde Adeleye
A group of former members of the Labour Party has officially joined the All Progressives Congress (APC) during a major rally held at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena, formerly known as Onikan Stadium, ahead of the upcoming local government elections in Lagos State.
Femi Badia, chairman of the Labour Party in Apapa Local Government Area, led several members from the Lagos Central zone into the APC on Tuesday.
During his speech at the event, Badia highlighted the developmental achievements of President Bola Tinubu and Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu as the primary reasons for their decision to align with the ruling party.
“We are here today to become part of the progressive movement. We have been inspired by the remarkable achievements of President Tinubu and Governor Sanwo-Olu in Lagos. This is our formal declaration of membership and our firm commitment to support President Tinubu’s re-election in 2027. I can assure you that we will deliver our polling units come Saturday,” Badia stated.
Welcoming the new members, the Lagos State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, presented them with the party flag and praised their decision to join the ruling party.
“I congratulate you for embracing the vision of the progressives and aligning with the achievements of our leader, President Bola Tinubu. In the APC, hard work is always recognised. You have chosen to be on the side of progress after witnessing what we’ve accomplished in Lagos State. Our former state chairman, who shared the party’s ideals with you, is here today alongside your group leader to present to you formally,” Ojelabi said.
Speaking on the forthcoming local government elections scheduled for 12 July, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi expressed strong confidence that the All Progressives Congress (APC) would emerge victorious in all 20 local government areas and 37 local council development areas across Lagos State. He described the mega rally as a fitting conclusion to the party’s campaign efforts.
Ojelabi also urged party members to reach out to non-Yoruba-speaking residents of the state, encouraging them to support and vote for the APC in the upcoming elections.
He said, “We started our campaign in peace and we are rounding it off today. We thank God we are alive, hale and healthy.
“I thank all the leadership of this senatorial district, starting from Prince Tajudeen Olusi, the GAC leaders, and the cabinet members from this district. All the ethnic nationalities, members of the state campaign team, and our teeming supporters.
“Today, we are wrapping up our mega rally, but the door-to-door campaign is still ongoing. I appreciate all of you, especially the women and the youths. We know your importance and how you have been supporting our party. I have no doubt that come 12 July, you will cast your votes for the APC for a better future.”
