Lagos Market Leaders Pledge Bloc Votes for Tinubu, Hamzat, APC Candidates

Market leaders across Lagos State have pledged to mobilise traders to support President Bola Tinubu, All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate, Obafemi Hamzat, and other party candidates in the 2027 general elections.

The commitment was announced on Tuesday by the Iyaloja-General of Nigeria and Chairman of the Lagos State Market Advisory Council, Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, during a stakeholders’ meeting and special prayer session in Ikeja.

The event, organised by the council in collaboration with the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development, was held at the Blue Roof Pavilion, Agidingbi, and attracted market leaders, traders, religious and traditional leaders, as well as government officials.

Tinubu-Ojo said the gathering was convened to discuss the forthcoming elections and strengthen cooperation among market leaders.

She reaffirmed the market community’s commitment to bloc voting but called on the government to provide market leaders with the necessary opportunities and support to mobilise traders and fulfil their electoral commitments.

Hamzat, who was represented by the Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Akinyemi Ajigbotafe, welcomed the pledge and assured the market community that its interests would receive attention under his proposed administration.

He said his commitment to inclusiveness was reflected in his manifesto, The Lagos Promise, unveiled on October 30, 2026, adding that his administration would build on the achievements of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu.

The APC candidate described market leaders as important stakeholders in the economic development of Lagos and urged traders to maintain their engagement with the government.

Earlier, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Rural Development, Nurudeen Agbaje, highlighted the contributions of market leaders to the state's political and economic development.

He also commended the state government’s development initiatives and encouraged stakeholders to sustain their relationship with the government.

The gathering ended with prayers for Tinubu, Hamzat and other APC candidates ahead of the 2027 elections.