Frontline All Progressives Congress (APC) stalwart, Hon. Zansi Omolara Samuel, has extended her warmest congratulations to Hon. Damilola Sonayon-James following her official emergence as the party’s Deputy Gubernatorial candidate for Lagos State in the upcoming February 2027 general elections. In an official statement released to journalists in Lagos, Hon. Omolara described the selection as a monumental triumph for the progressive family, noting that it reflects a perfect alignment of competence, dedication, and party loyalty.
Speaking as a proud, bonafide daughter of the soil from Badagry, Hon. Omolara expressed profound appreciation to the top leadership of the party for their visionary decision. She specially commended the leadership for looking inward and giving Badagry a true, homegrown daughter of the soil. She emphasized that this historic consideration goes beyond a mere choice for the broader Badagry Division, marking a first-of-its-kind milestone where a true native of the ancient town is elevated to such a high executive platform.
Hon. Zansi further lauded the choice of Hon. Sonayon-James as a profound victory for women in leadership and a testament to the APC’s commitment to inclusive governance. She emphasized that the candidate’s track record of unwavering public service and deep grassroots connection makes her uniquely qualified to co-pilot the affairs of the Centre of Excellence. According to her, this historic selection serves as a powerful inspiration for women and youths across the state, proving that capacity, loyalty, and community heritage will always be recognized on the grandest stage.
In her concluding remarks, the APC chieftain made a passionate appeal to all party leaders, stakeholders, and the good people of Lagos State—particularly within the Badagry Division—to unite and form a formidable front ahead of the 2027 polls. She urged party faithful across all local government areas to convert the current wave of excitement into aggressive grassroots mobilization. Hon. Zansi Omolara Samuel prayed for divine wisdom, sound health, and a hitch-free campaign season, declaring that the APC remains unstoppable in its mission to deliver a more prosperous Lagos for all.
