Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu canvasses support for Tinubu, Hamzat, APC candidates ahead of 2027
The First Lady of Lagos State, Dr Claudiana Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu, has urged residents, particularly women, to support President Bola Tinubu, Deputy Governor Kadri Obafemi Hamzat and other All Progressives Congress (APC) candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Sanwo-Olu made the call on Saturday during an awareness walk organised by the Committee of Wives of Lagos State Officials (COWLSO) ahead of its 2026 National Women’s Conference, scheduled for October 26 to 28 at Eko Hotels and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos.
The walk, led by the First Lady alongside the wife of the deputy governor, Mrs Oluremi Hamzat, and other COWLSO members, began at Lagos House, Marina, and proceeded through Campus Square Stadium, Tinubu Square and Water House, Kakawa.
During the exercise, the delegation engaged residents, raised awareness about the forthcoming conference and encouraged women to participate actively in the political and developmental affairs of Lagos State.
The First Lady and her team also visited prominent women, including Angelica Yewande Oyediran, Erelu Abiola Dosunmu and Alhaja Bintu Tinubu, in recognition of their longstanding support for COWLSO. The women welcomed the delegation and pledged continued support for initiatives promoting women’s empowerment.
During the visits, Sanwo-Olu urged the women to mobilise their networks in support of Tinubu, Hamzat and other APC candidates. She also expressed confidence that Mrs Hamzat would sustain COWLSO’s achievements through continued collaboration and commitment to women’s development.
The First Lady acknowledged the contributions of Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, to COWLSO, particularly her role in reviving and repositioning the organisation during her tenure as Lagos State First Lady. She said the foundation laid by Tinubu had helped establish COWLSO as a platform for women’s empowerment, advocacy and community development.
The awareness walk also featured visits to the National Museum and the J. Randle Centre for Yoruba Culture and History in Onikan, Lagos, highlighting the importance of preserving the state’s cultural heritage.
