The Director General of the Bola Tinubu/Kadri Obafemi Hamzat Campaign Council of the Lagos chapter of the APC, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, also known as "Koro Ibo," has been making efforts to boost the party's chances in the upcoming 2027 election. Obanikoro, 66, has been working hard to improve his physical appearance, reportedly hitting the gym regularly and following a strict diet that includes limiting himself to ponmo, or cowhide, when dining out.
The APC in Lagos is under pressure to win the 2027 presidential election convincingly, after losing the top spot to Peter Obi of the Labour Party in 2023. The party won three-quarters of the four-layered election but failed to secure the presidency. With Obi now a candidate in the NDC, the 2027 lineup is shaping up to be a rematch between Asiwaju, Atiku, and Obi.
The Lagos APC is taking steps to redeem itself from the loss of face in the 2023 election. The party's campaign council is fully decked out, with a large assemblage of members, which some outsiders consider unwieldy. However, according to Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, the party will enter every corner to solicit votes for the President and the governorship candidate.
Voting in Lagos is gradually becoming a tribal supremacy fight, which may drive turnout in the presidential election. Party insiders believe that winning the presidential election in Lagos will require a greater task than the governorship projection, which has Hamzat well ahead in practically all polls conducted since his emergence as the party's candidate.
Despite the challenges, the APC and the gubernatorial candidate are optimistic about winning the election. According to insiders, the party's campaign suggests an organized process that is bound to be result-oriented, even if the winning numbers being considered seem unrealistic to some non-APC members of the public.
The APC's efforts to win the election are being led by Obanikoro, who is known for his experience and discipline. His physical transformation has raised eyebrows, with some attributing it to his strict exercise regimen and diet. The party's chances in the election remain to be seen, but one thing is certain - they will be doing everything possible to secure a win.
The outcome of the 2027 election will be closely watched, especially in Lagos, where the APC is seeking redemption. The party's performance will be a test of its strength and strategy, and whether its efforts will pay off remains to be seen.
Key points
- The Lagos APC is seeking redemption after losing the 2023 presidential election.
- The party's campaign council is fully decked out, with a large assemblage of members.
- Voting in Lagos is gradually becoming a tribal supremacy fight, which may drive turnout in the presidential election.
