Aso Rock/Lagos 2027: Ajose Unveils Governorship Bid as SMA Movement Pledges 10 Million Votes for Tinubu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has been assured of 10 million votes in Lagos State during the forthcoming 2027 general elections by the Samuel Mawuyon Ajose Movement (SMA), with half of the votes expected to come from religious groups, including members of the Celestial Church of Christ.

The Convener of the movement, Dr. Samuel Mawuyon Ajose, gave the assurance during the formal declaration of his intention to contest the 2027 Lagos governorship election, as well as the mobilisation of support for President Tinubu’s re-election.

Ajose, a governorship hopeful, appealed to the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) to give Badagry Division the opportunity to produce the next governor of Lagos State, noting that the area has qualified citizens with vast experience to lead the state.

Addressing a mammoth crowd of party members drawn from various local governments and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) in the state, he said he would maximise the enormous economic potential deposited in Badagry for the overall benefit of Lagos residents.

According to him, the time has come for Badagry Division to lead and contribute its quota toward helping Lagos realise its full potential.

Ajose also noted that no one was compelled to join the APC, stressing that many people joined the party because of the economic reforms introduced by President Tinubu and the increased allocations to states across the federation.

The governorship aspirant urged the party to guard against a repeat of the 2023 presidential election outcome, when the President did not win Lagos State, adding that the current mobilisation drive for the 2027 elections has already spread across the South-West region.

He therefore called on those who have benefited from President Tinubu’s generosity to reciprocate by supporting his re-election.

In his remarks, the Deputy Chairman of APC in Lagos State, Mr. Moshood Mayegun, commended Ajose for mobilising support for the President and the party, noting that 2027 is fast approaching and that the time to galvanise supporters is now.

Mayegun, who represented the Lagos APC Chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, at the event, urged party members to keep their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) safe and ready for the forthcoming elections.

He also declared that the party would not hesitate to support Dr. Samuel Mawuyon Ajose when the time comes.

Also speaking, a former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Rafikat Onabamiro, said that if given the opportunity, Ajose would run an inclusive government with laudable programmes for women, youths and the elderly.

She described the massive turnout at the event as only a glimpse of what lies ahead, adding that the aspirant is ready to take Lagos to the next level.

Adding his voice, the Youth Leader in Badagry, David Sunday, declared that the future belongs to the younger generation and that Badagry is already building a Renewed Hope movement around the SMA platform.

He charged youths to unite in building a better future, stressing that they have a vital role to play in politics because their voices are powerful and their participation will determine the direction of the state.

Earlier in his address, the Director-General of the SMA Movement, Biodun Coker, said the group had already begun strategic mobilisation across Lagos State.

“I am pleased to state that Dr. Samuel Mawuyon Ajose has made a firm commitment to work with all stakeholders across communities, wards and local governments to ensure that no stone is left unturned in mobilising support for our party and our candidates.

“The effort many of you witnessed during the recent APC membership registration exercise was only a small glimpse of what is to come. The mobilisation that will take place across Lagos State in the coming months will be massive, coordinated and strategic.

“By the grace of God, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu will secure a resounding re-election victory nationally, and Samuel Mawuyon Ajose will lead Lagos forward in a way that has never been seen before. Together, we will ensure that Lagos remains the stronghold of progressive leadership and the heartbeat of Renewed Hope in Nigeria,” Coker assured.

At the end of the event, organisers disclosed that 24,750 people were registered, with their telephone contacts captured to facilitate door-to-door mobilisation and campaign activities for both President Tinubu and Dr. Samuel Mawuyon Ajose ahead of the 2027 general elections.