
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has acknowledged and hailed youths in Lagos state for their massive turn out at the rally in support of the party’s Presidential Flag-bearers: Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Senator Kashim Shettima and the party’s torch-bearers in the state, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Dr Kadir Obafemi Hamzat.
Youths in the state took over the streets to walk in solidarity and support for Tinubu/Shettima and Sanwo-Olu/Hamzat on Saturday, 22 October, 2022.The APC Chairman in the state, Pastor Cornellius Ojelabi described the action of the youths as heart-warming and very encouraging, noting that it was a clear confirmation that all categories of people are in support of the APC candidates.
Speaking via a statement signed by the party’s spokesman in Lagos, Seye Oladejo, Pastor Ojelabi described the rally as a clear statement by the youths on their preference for the party’s candidates in the coming election.
“It underscores a clear understanding of the manifesto of our presidential candidate which is essentially a commitment to youth development, empowerment and a guarantee of a bright future under a progressive government.
“The support for Sanwo-olu /Hamzat is a vote of confidence in a promising second term as a result of a highly successful first term of office.
“It’s note-worthy that the youths mobilized human and material resources towards the success of the rally to harness their collective strength towards a great cause.
“We also equally appreciate the contributions of the womenfolk, artisans, market men and women and other stakeholders towards our common lofty goals.“We urge all and sundry to remain undaunted as we count down to elections that all permutations point to our victory,” Ojelabi said.