Crowd, APC chieftains gather as Lagos SWAGA launches 2.0 mobilisation drive
A large crowd of political supporters, All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftains and other stakeholders gathered at the Blue Roof, Lagos Television complex, Agidingbi, Ikeja, on Friday for the launch of the Lagos State chapter of the South-West Agenda for Asiwaju (SWAGA) 2.0.
The event, which marks a renewed phase of the group’s political mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general election, attracted several prominent figures, although Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his deputy, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, were absent.
Among the dignitaries at the gathering was Senator Dayo Adeyeye, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Nigerian Ports Authority and National Chairman of SWAGA, who is one of the leading figures behind the movement’s mobilisation efforts.
Also in attendance were Senator Musiliu Obanikoro the director-general of the PBAT/KOH Campaign Organisation, former Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Adeyemi Ikuforiji, and Dr. Kayode Opeifa, managing director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, alongside other political leaders, traditional leaders and party stakeholders.
The launch brings renewed attention to the movement’s leadership structure, which includes former member of the House of Representatives, Oyetunde Ojo, as its convener, and Adeyeye as National Chairman, with Bosun Oladele serving as National Secretary.
At the Lagos State level, the chapter is led by Hon. Monsuru Owolabi, a former four-term member of the House of Representatives, while Hon. Lanre Odubote serves as Director of Media and Publicity and chairman of the state chapter’s Media Committee.
SWAGA 2.0 is designed to strengthen grassroots mobilisation for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, while also seeking support for the APC governorship candidate in Lagos, Hamzat, and other party candidates contesting legislative seats across the South-West.
The group has said its renewed strategy will focus on building stronger structures across local governments, wards and polling units, expanding engagement with women, youths, traders, artisans, professionals and transport workers, as well as promoting public understanding of the Tinubu administration’s policies.
