By Peter Dansu Mr Bamidele Segun Hundeyin, a member of the Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign Council, has expressed conf...
By Peter Dansu
Mr Bamidele Segun Hundeyin, a member of the Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC) Campaign Council, has expressed confidence that the development blueprint unveiled by the party’s governorship candidate, Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, ahead of the 2027 governorship election has put opposition candidates under pressure.
Hundeyin, who made this assertion while addressing party supporters recently in Badagry, said the opposition was becoming increasingly uncomfortable with the policy direction, depth and far-reaching development proposals contained in Hamzat’s 2027 governorship manifesto, The Lagos Promise (Ìlérí Èkó).
He urged APC supporters to intensify grassroots mobilisation and take the message of the party's development agenda to every community, ward and polling unit, stressing the need to secure victory for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Dr Hamzat and all APC candidates in the 2027 general elections.
According to him, the APC must not take anything for granted but sustain its engagement with the electorate by communicating the achievements of the party and the development opportunities outlined in its programmes.
Hamzat officially unveiled his 2027–2031 governance manifesto, titled The Lagos Promise (Ìlérí Èkó), on Friday, October 30, 2026, at the Wole Soyinka Centre for Culture and Creative Arts, formerly the National Theatre, Iganmu, Lagos.
The 100-point manifesto, which outlines the APC candidate's vision for the next phase of Lagos development, is anchored on seven strategic pillars: People First, Renewal, Opportunity, Machinery of Government, Inclusion, Security and Resilience, and Everyday Dignity.
The document contains 87 firm commitments and 13 aspirations, covering critical sectors including healthcare, education, transportation, infrastructure, housing, employment, economic development, environmental sustainability, security and public sector reforms.
Among the notable proposals is Hamzat's commitment to expand Lagos' public transportation system by increasing the public bus fleet from 1,000 to 4,000, extend the Blue Line rail to Okokomaiko, advance the Green Line rail project and strengthen water transportation through additional ferry routes and electric vessels.
Of particular interest to Badagry residents is Hamzat's commitment to address some of the area's longstanding road infrastructure challenges. During the manifesto presentation, the APC governorship candidate promised the construction of key roads in Badagry, including the much-talked-about Mowo-Ikoga Road, which has remained in deplorable condition for over a decade, as well as the Agelasho-Erekiti Road.
The proposed road interventions form part of several development projects Hamzat outlined for Badagry, signalling an intention to extend the benefits of Lagos' development agenda to communities that have long demanded improved infrastructure and better connectivity.
On healthcare, the APC candidate has pledged to increase maternal and child health centres from 10 to 15, upgrade 100 flagship primary healthcare centres, provide two additional general hospitals and expand access to the state's health insurance scheme.
The manifesto also outlines plans to deepen affordable housing opportunities through improved mortgage arrangements, support small and medium-scale enterprises, create employment opportunities for young people, strengthen neighbourhood security and improve flood management and environmental protection.
Another significant proposal is the establishment of satellite government secretariats in Badagry, Ikorodu, Lagos Island and Epe to bring public services closer to residents and reduce the burden of travelling to the state capital for government-related matters.
The manifesto further introduces the proposed Hamzat Compact, an accountability framework designed to subject government commitments to public scrutiny through measurable targets, independent performance reviews, periodic reports and direct engagement with residents.
The framework is expected to provide Lagosians with opportunities to monitor government performance and assess the implementation of campaign promises.
Hundeyin is a member of the Communication and Information Directorate of the Lagos State APC Campaign Council supporting President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Dr Hamzat. He serves in the council's Media, Publicity and Branding Unit.
With the 2027 general elections approaching, the APC campaign council is expected to intensify its grassroots mobilisation and public communication efforts as political parties position themselves for the contest.
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