Badagry Leaders Appeals to President Tinubu for Lagos Governorship Come 2027
By: Manoah Kikekon
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| Bola Tinubu and Lagos State map |
A coalition of prominent leaders from Badagry Local Government has called on President Bola Tinubu to ensure that the next Governor of Lagos State emerges from their region, citing decades of political marginalization. The group, under the banner of Concerned People of Bdagry, argues that the division has been sidelined in power-sharing since the creation of Lagos State in 1967.
In a strongly worded statement signed by notable figures including former Lagos State Executive Council member Hon. Olanrewaju Saka Shenayon and retired Permanent Secretary Dr. Babatunde Olaide-Mesewaku, High Chief Moses Z. Ogunbiyi, former Secretary, Badagry Local Government and Apex Leader, APC Badagry Local Government, Hon. Sejuro Samuel, former Member, Federal House of Representatives, Badagry Federal Constituency and Hon. (Mrs.) Rofeequat Arinola Onabamiro, Rtd. Permanent Secretary Lagos State Public Service and former Member, Federal House of Representatives, Badagry Federal Constituency. The group lamented that Badagry remains the only division yet to produce a governor.
"For 58 years, Badagry has been politically shortchanged," the statement read. "While other divisions Lagos Island, Ikeja, Ikorodu, and Epe have all had their sons occupy the governorship seat, Badagry has been reduced to a spectator in its own state."
Invoking President Tinubu’s famous "Emi Lokan" (It’s my turn) campaign slogan, the group demanded justice, equity, and fairness. "If ‘Emi Lokan’ was valid for the presidency, then it is only fair that Badagry’s turn comes in 2027," the statement emphasized.
The leaders highlighted Badagry’s unwavering loyalty to the All Progressives Congress (APC), boasting a 90% electoral success rate since 1999. "While opposition parties thrive in other parts of Lagos, Badagry remains an APC stronghold," said the group said, "Yet, we’ve been rewarded with neglect."
A major grievance is the alleged monopoly of political appointments by Ojo Local Government within Badagry Division. Data presented by the group shows that Ojo has produced two deputy governors, a senator, and a state party chairman, while Badagry LG has had none.
"Every time a high office is zoned to Badagry Division, Ojo takes it, This injustice must end," the statement reads.
The group reminded President Tinubu of Badagry’s historical significance being Nigeria’s first administrative capital under British rule and a key trade hub since the 18th century. "Badagry shaped Lagos’ political evolution, yet we’ve been reduced to second-class citizens," the group said.
The leaders urged Tinubu to support a Badagry indigene for Lagos governor in 2027, vowing to deliver an overwhelming victory for APC. "We are not asking for a favour; we are demanding our rightful place in Lagos politics," the statement declared.
Beyond the governorship, the group also appealed for more federal appointments for Badagry indigenes, arguing that the community has been excluded from key positions for too long.
With the 2027 elections approaching, Badagry’s leaders are mounting pressure on Lagos’ political elite to correct what they call a "58-year-old anomaly." As the debate over zoning intensifies, all eyes will be on Tinubu and the APC’s next move.
"Badagry has waited long enough," the statement concluded. "2027 must be our turn."
By: Manoah Kikekon
|
| Bola Tinubu and Lagos State map |
A coalition of prominent leaders from Badagry Local Government has called on President Bola Tinubu to ensure that the next Governor of Lagos State emerges from their region, citing decades of political marginalization. The group, under the banner of Concerned People of Bdagry, argues that the division has been sidelined in power-sharing since the creation of Lagos State in 1967.
In a strongly worded statement signed by notable figures including former Lagos State Executive Council member Hon. Olanrewaju Saka Shenayon and retired Permanent Secretary Dr. Babatunde Olaide-Mesewaku, High Chief Moses Z. Ogunbiyi, former Secretary, Badagry Local Government and Apex Leader, APC Badagry Local Government, Hon. Sejuro Samuel, former Member, Federal House of Representatives, Badagry Federal Constituency and Hon. (Mrs.) Rofeequat Arinola Onabamiro, Rtd. Permanent Secretary Lagos State Public Service and former Member, Federal House of Representatives, Badagry Federal Constituency. The group lamented that Badagry remains the only division yet to produce a governor.
"For 58 years, Badagry has been politically shortchanged," the statement read. "While other divisions Lagos Island, Ikeja, Ikorodu, and Epe have all had their sons occupy the governorship seat, Badagry has been reduced to a spectator in its own state."
Invoking President Tinubu’s famous "Emi Lokan" (It’s my turn) campaign slogan, the group demanded justice, equity, and fairness. "If ‘Emi Lokan’ was valid for the presidency, then it is only fair that Badagry’s turn comes in 2027," the statement emphasized.
The leaders highlighted Badagry’s unwavering loyalty to the All Progressives Congress (APC), boasting a 90% electoral success rate since 1999. "While opposition parties thrive in other parts of Lagos, Badagry remains an APC stronghold," said the group said, "Yet, we’ve been rewarded with neglect."
A major grievance is the alleged monopoly of political appointments by Ojo Local Government within Badagry Division. Data presented by the group shows that Ojo has produced two deputy governors, a senator, and a state party chairman, while Badagry LG has had none.
"Every time a high office is zoned to Badagry Division, Ojo takes it, This injustice must end," the statement reads.
The group reminded President Tinubu of Badagry’s historical significance being Nigeria’s first administrative capital under British rule and a key trade hub since the 18th century. "Badagry shaped Lagos’ political evolution, yet we’ve been reduced to second-class citizens," the group said.
The leaders urged Tinubu to support a Badagry indigene for Lagos governor in 2027, vowing to deliver an overwhelming victory for APC. "We are not asking for a favour; we are demanding our rightful place in Lagos politics," the statement declared.
Beyond the governorship, the group also appealed for more federal appointments for Badagry indigenes, arguing that the community has been excluded from key positions for too long.
With the 2027 elections approaching, Badagry’s leaders are mounting pressure on Lagos’ political elite to correct what they call a "58-year-old anomaly." As the debate over zoning intensifies, all eyes will be on Tinubu and the APC’s next move.
"Badagry has waited long enough," the statement concluded. "2027 must be our turn."
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