Senator Tokunbo Abiru of the All-Progressives Congress (APC) representing Lagos East, along with Lagos State party chairman Cornelius Ojelabi, have admitted that divisions within the district could affect the party’s chances in the 2027 general elections.
Speaking at the Lagos East Senatorial District Stakeholders Meeting on Thursday, Abiru called on party leaders to organise a reconciliation meeting to resolve disputes among feuding members in the district.
He pointed out that with the 2027 general elections approaching, the party must stay united to secure a second term for President Bola Tinubu. Abiru mentioned that the President has worked to stabilise the economy by making tough choices, and as the nation starts to see signs of economic stability, he believes the President has earned another term.
Lagos APC chairman Ojelabi noted that the Lagos East senatorial district is fortunate to have party members who are dedicated, making a difference, and strengthening the party. He expressed disappointment at the lack of discipline among party leaders and members within the district, noting that the meeting was an opportunity to address issues among members.
“Discipline is key to what we are doing otherwise we will not achieve anything. The race for 2027 has started and we are determined as a party to sacrifice and deepen internal democracy. Unity and cohesion is important and we should learn to manage our differences. We should maintain discipline in the party. You should settle your differences,” Ojelabi told the members.
He also called on council chairmen within the district and party leaders to mobilise people in their community to register their membership of the APC in the ongoing e-registration exercise.
Former APC Senator who represented Lagos East, Senator Olorunnibe Mamora warned the party to avoid complacency and cited the example of the former ruling party, Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, that boasted to rule the country for 60 years but was replaced by APC after just 16 years in power due to complacency on the part of its leaders.
“We should avoid complacency and be careful. We should support leaders and leaders also should do the needful for members,” he said.
The chairman, Ibeju-Lekki local government who is also the chairman, Conference 57, Abdullahi Sesan-Olowa and spoke on behalf of other chairmen lamented that Lagos East is far from where it should be politically because of internal wrangling among members.
“We are far from where we should be in Lagos East. As council chairmen we need to re-strategies, be united and love ourselves
Among those present were the members of the Governance Advisory Council, GAC, former Speaker, Lagos House of Assembly, Adeyemi Ikuforiji, Wale Raji and Kafilat Ogbara who are members of the House of Representatives, Lagos House of Assembly members from Lagos East, council chairmen in the five local governments in the district, members of the Lagos State executive council from Lagos East.
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