S’West APC seeks reconciliation, stronger push for Tinubu
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Reported by Ayoola Babalola
Tue, 3 Nov 2026, 23:01
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Leaders of the All Progressives Congress in the South-West have agreed to bury internal grievances and reconcile aggrieved members as the party begins preparations for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, with former Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola, proposing a grassroots campaign that will extend beyond party membership to opposition groups, first-time voters and Nigerians who have become disillusioned with elections. He said representatives of different political interests within the party had agreed to set aside their differences and support Tinubu’s second-term ambition, despite lingering disagreements across the region.
Context & Background
✦The agreement was announced in a communique on Tuesday by former Ondo State Governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, after a strategic meeting of the APC presidential campaign stakeholders from the six South-West states in Ikeja, Lagos.
Key Figures & Named Entities
2027:Leaders of the All Progressives Congress in the South-West have agreed to bury internal grievances and reconcile aggrieved members as the party begins preparations for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, with former Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola, proposing a grassroots campaign that will extend beyond party membership to opposition groups, first-time voters and Nigerians who have become disillusioned with elections.Tuesday:The agreement was announced in a communique on Tuesday by former Ondo State Governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, after a strategic meeting of the APC presidential campaign stakeholders from the six South-West states in Ikeja, Lagos.2027:He urged stakeholders from the six states to establish structured engagement forums at three levels — state, local government and ward — arguing that the party needed a wider network of political contacts to improve its performance in the 2027 elections.
Outlook & Next Steps
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Key Takeaways
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✦Leaders of the All Progressives Congress in the South-West have agreed to bury internal grievances and reconcile aggrieved members as the party begins preparations for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, with former Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola, proposing a grassroots campaign that will extend beyond party membership to opposition groups, first-time voters and Nigerians who have become disillusioned with elections.
✦He said representatives of different political interests within the party had agreed to set aside their differences and support Tinubu’s second-term ambition, despite lingering disagreements across the region.
✦The agreement was announced in a communique on Tuesday by former Ondo State Governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, after a strategic meeting of the APC presidential campaign stakeholders from the six South-West states in Ikeja, Lagos.
Key Facts:2027: Leaders of the All Progressives Congress in the South-West have agreed to bury internal grievances and reconcile aggrieved members as the party begins preparations for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, with former Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola, proposing a grassroots campaign that will extend beyond party membership to opposition groups, first-time voters and Nigerians who have become disillusioned with elections.Tuesday: The agreement was announced in a communique on Tuesday by former Ondo State Governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko, after a strategic meeting of the APC presidential campaign stakeholders from the six South-West states in Ikeja, Lagos.2027: He urged stakeholders from the six states to establish structured engagement forums at three levels — state, local government and ward — arguing that the party needed a wider network of political contacts to improve its performance in the 2027 elections.2027: He said the party needed to improve on its performance in the last general election and make every available vote count in 2027.
Editorial Excerpt
South-West APC leaders have agreed to reconcile aggrieved members and begin preparations for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election campaign in 2027.
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What is the latest development regarding Ikeja?
Leaders of the All Progressives Congress in the South-West have agreed to bury internal grievances and reconcile aggrieved members as the party begins preparations for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, with former Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola, proposing a grassroots campaign that will extend beyond party membership to opposition groups, first-time voters and Nigerians who have become disillusioned with elections.
Who are the key organizations or public figures mentioned?
The primary parties identified in this coverage include Ikeja, All Progressives Congress, Ondo State.
What timeline or key figures were confirmed?
Leaders of the All Progressives Congress in the South-West have agreed to bury internal grievances and reconcile aggrieved members as the party begins preparations for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election in 2027, with former Lagos State Governor, Babatunde Fashola, proposing a grassroots campaign that will extend beyond party membership to opposition groups, first-time voters and Nigerians who have become disillusioned with elections.
