2027: Epe LG chair pledges massive votes for Hamzat
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Reported by Gilbert Ekugbe
Sat, 31 Oct 2026, 19:47
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The Chairman of Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State, Surah Animashaun engaging in a conversation with the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat shortly after his arrival at the venue of his manifesto unveiling. She attributed her confidence to projects being executed by the APC-led Federal Government and the Lagos State Government, saying their achievements would feature prominently in the party’s campaign ahead of the elections.
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✦He maintained that the records of the Federal and Lagos State governments would feature prominently in the APC’s campaign as the party seeks support from voters ahead of the 2027 elections.
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2027:The Chairman of Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State, Surah Animashaun, has expressed confidence that the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, and other party candidates will secure massive votes across the council in the 2027 general elections.Saturday:According to a statement made available to PUNCH Online on Saturday, Animashaun, who is also a member of the Lagos State Renewed Hope Ambassadors, made the declaration at the weekend in Epe while engaging in a conversation with Hamzat shortly after his arrival at the venue of his manifesto unveiling.2027:The council chairman urged residents of Epe and neighbouring communities to support Hamzat, President Bola Tinubu’s second-term ambition, and other APC candidates in the 2027 elections.
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✦The Chairman of Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State, Surah Animashaun engaging in a conversation with the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat shortly after his arrival at the venue of his manifesto unveiling.
✦She attributed her confidence to projects being executed by the APC-led Federal Government and the Lagos State Government, saying their achievements would feature prominently in the party’s campaign ahead of the elections.
✦He maintained that the records of the Federal and Lagos State governments would feature prominently in the APC’s campaign as the party seeks support from voters ahead of the 2027 elections.
Key Facts:2027: The Chairman of Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State, Surah Animashaun, has expressed confidence that the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, and other party candidates will secure massive votes across the council in the 2027 general elections.Saturday: According to a statement made available to PUNCH Online on Saturday, Animashaun, who is also a member of the Lagos State Renewed Hope Ambassadors, made the declaration at the weekend in Epe while engaging in a conversation with Hamzat shortly after his arrival at the venue of his manifesto unveiling.2027: The council chairman urged residents of Epe and neighbouring communities to support Hamzat, President Bola Tinubu’s second-term ambition, and other APC candidates in the 2027 elections.2027: “The cordial exchange also highlighted the importance of unity, collaboration, and inclusive leadership in building a greater Lagos.” Speaking at the event, Hamzat described the APC as a strong political platform ahead of the 2027 general elections, noting that the economic reforms and policies of the Tinubu administration would form a major part of the party’s campaign message.
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The Chairman of Epe Local Government Area, Surah Animashaun, has pledged massive votes for APC governorship candidate, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, in the 2027 elec
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The Chairman of Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State, Surah Animashaun, has expressed confidence that the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, and other party candidates will secure massive votes across the council in the 2027 general elections.