We’ll Deliver South West To APC In 2027- New Executives

The re-elected chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Southwest Zone, Dr Isaac Kekemeke, has declared that the region will deliver the highest number of votes for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections.

Kekemeke made the declaration yesterday in his victory speech after the party’s zonal congress held at the Mobolaji Johnson Arena (formerly Onikan Stadium) in Lagos.

He expressed confidence in the party’s strength across the South West, assuring that the APC would secure victories in the 2027 governorship elections in Osun, Ekiti and Oyo states.

Kekemeke also promised improved performance from his leadership team, stating that they would surpass their achievements of four years ago and work tirelessly to ensure victory for both President Tinubu and the APC.

Speaking on behalf of the Southwest APC governors, Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said the peaceful conduct of the congress reflected the region’s tradition of orderliness and political maturity. He also acknowledged the presence of officials from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Sanwo-Olu commended delegates and party members for their discipline, noting that their conduct demonstrated unity within the Southwest.

“We are here to congratulate the newly elected Southwest APC leadership. With this congress, we have shown that the Southwest is united and a formidable region. We have also demonstrated that we have learned a lot from our leader and President of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu,” he said.

He added that the congress was conducted in line with the provisions of the 2026 Electoral Act, reaffirming the Southwest’s position as a strong political bloc in Nigeria.

Earlier, the Chairman of the Zonal Congress Committee, Hon. Jide Jimoh, described the Southwest as a region known for progressive politics and sound policies.

He stated that Congress followed due process and complied fully with the provisions of the 2026 Electoral Act.

The Zonal Executive members elected unopposed are Alfred Aluko (Secretary), Ismail  Majaro (Legal Adviser),  Lateef Ibirogba (Organising Secretary), and Ayobami Afolabi (Publicity Secretary).

Others are Mrs Oyetunde Adesanya (Woman Leader), Mr Daramola Adesuyi (Youth Leader) and Mr Dayo Ishola (Persons With Disability).

Dignitaries at the event included Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos), Governor Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), Governor Biodun Oyebanji (Ekiti), Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa (Ondo), Deputy Governor of Lagos, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, former Ogun State Governor, Chief Olusegun Osoba, Lagos GAC Chairman, Prince Tajudeen Olusi, Senate Leader, Senator Michael Opeyemi, Senator Tokunbo Abiru, among others. stants to seek affirmation from delegates through voice votes.