Jare Olukotun
The leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Imota Local Council Development Area, has inaugurated the PBAT-KOH Campaign Council as part of strategic efforts to strengthen grassroots mobilization, consolidate the party’s political structures and enhance its preparedness for the 2027 general elections.
The inauguration ceremony, held on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at the Imota Mini-Stadium, attracted prominent party leaders, political stakeholders, grassroots mobilisers, community representatives and committed party faithful, reflecting the party’s determination to build a formidable political structure ahead of the forthcoming general elections.
The gathering provided an opportunity for party members to reaffirm their loyalty to the APC and their collective commitment to the re-election of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the emergence of Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat as Governor of Lagos State.
According to the APC in Imota, the initiative is also aimed at deepening the party’s political presence and strengthening its support base across the 43 polling units in Imota LCDA.
Speaking at the event, the APC LGA Chairman in Imota LCDA, Aremo Kamilu Ogunnowo, emphasized the importance of unity, effective coordination and sustained engagement with residents as essential ingredients for electoral success.
He charged members of the newly inaugurated council to demonstrate commitment, discipline and dedication in carrying out their responsibilities, particularly in communicating the party’s programmes, policies and achievements to the electorate.
In his remarks, the PBAT-KOH Coordinator in Imota LCDA, Hon. Banjo Mojeed Adegboyega, charged members of the newly inaugurated campaign council to intensify their mobilization efforts and work collectively towards achieving the party’s target of 250,000 votes in Imota LCDA during the 2027 general elections.
Responding to the charge, members pledged their commitment to the assignment, assuring the leadership of the party of their readiness to promote unity, sustain internal cohesion, discourage divisive tendencies and mobilise support for the party’s candidates at all levels.
The inaugurated campaign structures comprise the Directorates of ICT; Contact and Mobilization; Community Engagement and Sensitization; Communication and Information; New Generation; New Media; Religious Affairs; Women Affairs; People with Disabilities (PWD); Ethnic Affairs; Basic and Secondary Education; Special Duties; Logistics and Administration; and Security Affairs, alongside Ward Coordinators and Co-Coordinators. These structures are expected to provide a coordinated framework for political engagement, information dissemination and effective grassroots mobilization across the council area.
The inauguration also provided an avenue for party leaders to highlight the achievements of President Tinubu’s administration under the Renewed Hope Agenda and the developmental initiatives of the Lagos State Government under Governor Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu.
Members were encouraged to take ownership of their respective assignments, strengthen communication channels and engage constructively with residents, traditional institutions, youth groups, women’s organizations, religious bodies and other critical stakeholders to promote public awareness and confidence in the party.
Present at the ceremony were the Executive Chairman of Imota LCDA, Hon. Benson Sunday Ayodele; Hon. N. S. Solaja, Member of the State Campaign Council; Hon. Prince Wasiu Kunle Agoro, former Chairman of Imota LCDA; Rev. Dr. B. T. Onafowokan; APC LGA Chairman, Hon. Akinyemi Ramoni; and Hon. Yisa Munirat, APC Woman Leader.
Also in attendance were councillors, supervisors, serving and former political office holders, party leaders, members of the Hausa and Igbo communities, as well as members of the various PBAT-KOH Campaign Directorates.
