On September 30, Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly and APC House of Representatives candidate for Agege Federal Constituency, led a massive rally at Amoo Field, Orile Agege, to launch the All Progressives Congress (APC) Agege chapter's campaign for the general election. The event drew a large crowd, including traditional and religious rulers, party leaders, and loyalists. Obasa charged the crowd to work towards an overwhelming APC victory in the general election.
During the rally, Obasa urged his supporters to move from door to door and spread the party's message, emphasizing that a narrow win would not be enough. He called on the constituents to double their previous votes, stating that Agege has the numbers to deliver a significant victory for the APC. Obasa also charged the crowd to vote massively for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Lagos APC governorship candidate, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, and other party candidates.
The rally was attended by representatives of trade associations and artisans, as well as leaders of non-Yoruba communities. Despite the scorching midday sun, the large turnout demonstrated Agege's commitment to the APC. Obasa attributed the high turnout to the love and cohesion within the party, rather than a response to critics. He expressed confidence in the party's ability to deliver a significant victory.
Obasa addressed opposition voices and internal rumors, stating that the party would not be swayed by detractors. He urged calm in the weeks ahead, emphasizing that the people will ultimately vote for their representatives. The Speaker also stressed the importance of avoiding conflict and ensuring a peaceful electoral process.
The campaign message, according to Obasa, must be spread through markets, artisan groups, places of worship, and community associations until polling day. He emphasized that Agege must not only retain its APC identity but also improve on its past electoral performances. The rally marked the beginning of the APC's campaign in Agege, with Obasa and other party candidates seeking to secure votes from the constituents.
The event showcased the APC's strength in Agege, with Obasa and other party leaders expressing confidence in their ability to win the general election. The Speaker's call to double previous votes resonated with the crowd, who responded enthusiastically to his address. The rally demonstrated the party's commitment to securing a significant victory in the constituency.
As the campaign season heats up, Obasa and the APC are focusing on mobilizing voters and spreading their message across Agege. The mega rally marked a significant milestone in the party's campaign, with Obasa and other candidates seeking to build on their previous successes and deliver an overwhelming victory for the APC.
Key points
- Mudashiru Ajayi Obasa launches APC campaign in Agege with a massive rally, urging constituents to double previous votes.
- Obasa charges crowd to vote massively for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and other party candidates.
- The rally demonstrates Agege's commitment to the APC, with a large turnout despite the scorching midday sun.
