2027: Lagos indigenous groups endorse Tinubu
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, a group of organisations, led by the Lagos State Prominent Indigenes Forum (LASPI), is backing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term. In
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, a group of organisations, led by the Lagos State Prominent Indigenes Forum (LASPI), is backing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a second term.
In a communique issued at the end of a summit organised by the forum titled 'Promoting Greater Participation of Lagos State Indigenes in Governance and Politics,' the groups emphasised that there was no other suitable candidate than Tinubu, 'our own,' for the presidency in 2027.
The seventeen-point communique was signed by the convener, Chief Adesunbo Onitiri and other prominent Lagosians.
The Summit was held at the Eko Club, Surulere, Lagos, and chaired by Asiwaju Dr Michael Olawale-Cole, and graced by Chief Tajudeen Oluyole Olusi, respected traditional leaders, eminent indigenes, and representatives of numerous indigenous associations drawn from the five IBILE Divisions of Lagos State.
The summit featured keynote presentations by Prof. Olanrewaju Fagboun and Prof. Olumuyiwa Noah.
The summit further reaffirmed its support for the continued leadership and second-term bid of His Excellency, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, as the nation approaches the 2027 presidential elections.
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The communiqué read in part: " The Summit reaffirmed its support for the Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and expressed strong support for his continued leadership as the nation approaches the 2027 general elections. Indigenous associations are encouraged to work in a coordinated manner to promote participation at all levels of governance.
''Stakeholders resolved to adopt long-term strategies for indigenous representation. Indigenes were urged to move from passive observation to active involvement.
"Indigenes must actively engage in the electoral process. Greater collaboration across IBILE divisions is essential. The need for increased indigenous participation and cultural preservation was emphasised. Indigenes are encouraged to take active roles in community organisations.
"There is a need to deepen political awareness among youths. Traditional values and leadership structures should be strengthened. Enhanced civic education is required. The use of local languages should be encouraged. Digital platforms should be leveraged. Indigenous communities must engage proactively with changing realities.''
