By Peter Dansu The call for a Badagry indigene to emerge as Lagos State governor in 2027 is gathering fresh momentum, as Professor Paul-Sew...
By Peter Dansu
The call for a Badagry indigene to emerge as Lagos State governor in 2027 is gathering fresh momentum, as Professor Paul-Sewa Thovoethin of Lagos State University (LASU) has thrown his weight behind the agitation led by prominent businessman, Mr. Samuel Mawuyon Ajose (SMA).
On Monday, Prof. Thovoethin paid a consultative visit to the Akran of Badagry, the paramount ruler of the division, where he sought royal blessings and the support of the traditional council. He emphasized that the time had come for Badagry to take its rightful place in Lagos politics, noting that unity across political, economic, and social fronts was crucial for the struggle to succeed.
Mr. Ajose, who has been at the forefront of the campaign, has long argued that Badagry’s slow pace of development is tied to its marginalization in leadership positions. He points out that while other divisions under the IBILE acronym have all produced governors, Badagry remains sidelined. At the launch of the Samuel Mawuyon Ajose Foundation, he dismissed claims that Badagry lacks the financial and human capacity to field a strong contender, insisting that ancient and historic city is blessed with competent and well-resourced individuals who can deliver.
According to CityMood Badagry, during the visit, Prof. Thovoethin sought the monarch’s blessings, guidance, and support for the advocacy, stressing the importance of unity in the quest to secure Lagos’ top political seat for Badagry. He emphasized that Badagry must come together to pursue its political, economic, and social aspirations with one voice.
Responding, the Depegan of Badagry Kingdom, Chief T.W. Giro, described the agenda as long overdue. He urged that the movement should intensify its use of the media to amplify the message, while warning against internal divisions along political lines.
After the meeting, Prof. Thovoethin presented a development proposal to the Akran, outlining a phased strategy that includes media campaigns, policy documents, and partnerships with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and opinion leaders. He reiterated that a united front remains the strongest path to achieving the long-sought goal.
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