2027: Obanikoro, Ikuforiji, Fola Tinubu Inaugurate Support Group In Lagos, Target Over 3m votes for President Tinubu Re-Election Bid

 Yomi Durojaye  

The Director General of President Tinubu and Governor Obafemi Hamzat, Campaign Organisation, PBAT/KOH,  Sen. Musiliu Obanikoro; former Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adeyemi Ikuforiji and CEO, Primero BRT Transport Services, Fola Tinubu FT, have Inaugurated a support Group, tagged "PBAT2027 Re-Election Support Group", promised  Over  3m votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu 

Middle. Sen. Musiliu Obanikoro, R: Fola Tinubu, FT

This was stated yesterday at the Inauguration of Support Group, "PBAT2027 Re-Election Support Group in Lagos.

Speaking at the event, The DG PBAT/KOH,  Sen. Musiliu Obanikoro said the campaign target to deliver over  three million votes for President Bola Tinubu in Lagos State in next general elections in 2027.

M: Former Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adeyemi Ikuforiji

"Nigerians are not blind; they can see the good work that Asiwaju is doing for the first time in the history of our country, kidnappers, terrorists being arrested and prosecuted. Construction of 41 kilometers Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road road in one year by the seaside and we are also bringing another one from Sokoto to Lagos, think of Student loan and the structural reform that has stabiliized our economy over time now.

“That’s why we are appealing to the party leaders, APC members, stakeholders to get ready for the elections and prepare with their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to cast their votes for president Tinubu in 2027.

“We are back stronger together in Lagos to reconcile party members, tribal differences as we are all one and unite to cast our vote for president Tinubu,” Obanikoro said.

On the part of Ikuforiji, he urged the party members not to relent on the party popularity charging them to prepare their PVCs and cast their votes for APC during the general elections.

“We had an election about three or four weeks ago in Osun and the total number of votes that was cast in that election was a little less than the registered number of voters in Alimosho.

“52 per cent of registered voters came out and the total cast for Accord, APC and for all other parties was a little less than the registered voters at Alimosho local government in Lagos here.

“Our last election in Lagos, if I can remember, only 28 per cent, of registered voters voted in that election and there were over six million registered voters in the state.

“If we work seriously towards ensuring that our candidates win and come enmasse out of six million voters, if half of that number come out to vote for President Tinubu, Governor Obafemi Hamzat, of Lagos state, all our senatorial candidates, House of Representives  and for all our APC candidates to emerge as winners.

“We are targeting nothing less than three million votes for president Tinubu in the next election. 

Earlier, the DG, PBAT2027 Re-Election Support Group" Fola Tinubu, FT,  in his remarks said, the support group is not new, we did it last four years and we are doing it again.  This year campaign emphasizest on unity, reconciliation, and grassroots canvassing for voters across all communities in 20 Local Government and 37 Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in Lagos State.

"Our activities include grassroots mobilisation across South West states with rallies in Ogun, Ekiti and Oyo State.

“Our main target is to educate the electorate on the president Tinubu’s reform and agenda to advance the country’s economy and social infrastructure.

“And our main Campaign will focus on grassroots mobilisations with leading campaign messages disseminating the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in Lagos and across South West States and we will deliver the  three million votes as promised ,” FT assert.

Former Lagos Speaker, Ikuforiji bags Ph.D, LLB

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The former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Adeyemi Ikuforiji is back on the radar with a bang! He’s back with two major accomplishments; He just completed his Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Leadership at the Liverpool Business School, John Moores University, Liverpool, England.

He was also called to Bar on Wednesday in Abuja, having passed the one year Law School examination.

Apparently with his eyes set for the future, Ikuforiji, who is the longest serving speaker in the history of the State law making body, went back to school to, according to him, seek more knowledge on leadership and management. “The doctorate took me over five years to complete due to the exigencies of my former office and the nature of my research,” he said.



Not a few people were wondering why the former Epe born lawmaker disappeared from the radar in the last four years. Since his defeat in the All Peoples Congress (APC) governorship election in 2014 by Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode, who eventually became the governor, Ikuforiji has been largely quiet with a casual interest and low profile in the politics of the state.

And it was obvious that most of his supporters were not aware of his decision to go back to school. Indeed, just few of his friends knew that he was studying law at the University of Lagos and even though he started his doctorate while he was still the Speaker, it never affected the way he presided over the House.

Hence, it’s a double celebration for a man who said he felt fulfilled to have achieved his age-long ambition of obtaining a doctorate degree and also being a lawyer. “You can only imagine how happy I am right now. There is nothing you can’t achieve once you set your eyes on it and you inculcate the necessary discipline. I thank my family and everyone for their support and encouragement”, he said.



Ikuforiji was on Thursday hosted by friends, family and associates in an impressive reception ceremony to celebrate his latest feat.

Speaking at the event, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila commended Ikuforiji for aspiring to acquire more knowledge and enhance self-development.

The Speaker who was represented by Hon Wale Raji said: “I want to felicitate with you. I remember when you were shuttling between Lagos, UK and Abuja and you were complaining of the busy schedule and I asked who sent you? Are you not the one that wants to seek more knowledge?

“I want to appreciate your commitment for self-development, you have done so much in your various endeavors as a banker, businessman and as a politician and you became the longest serving Speaker in Lagos House of Assembly.”



Dignitaries present at the ceremony include Senator Tokunbo Afikuyomi, Senator Solomon Olamilekan, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, Chief Mrs Kemi Nelson, members of the Lagos State caucus in the House of Representatives, among many others.

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