The APC candidate for Ibeju-Lekki Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. (Engr.) Abiola Okanlawon Olowu, OKL, FNSE, has urged members of the City Boy Progressives Movement to strengthen grassroots engagement and party unity ahead of the 2027 elections.
Epe Insights reports that Olowu gave the charge during a strategic meeting with members of the City Boy Progressives Movement, Ibeju-Lekki and Lekki Chapter, held in Ibeju-Lekki.
The meeting brought together key stakeholders, youth leaders and grassroots mobilisers under the City Boy Movement to discuss strategies for strengthening the party’s grassroots structure.
Party unity, community engagement and effective mobilisation were among the major issues considered during the meeting.
Olowu commended members of the City Boy Progressives Movement for what he described as their loyalty, discipline and commitment to the ideals of the All Progressives Congress.
He also acknowledged their support for the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Renewed Hope Agenda.
According to Olowu, unity and a strong organisational structure remain important to achieving the party’s objectives at the grassroots.
He said the City Boy Progressives Movement had consistently demonstrated its readiness to mobilise members and work towards the success of the party.
“Our strength lies in unity and structure,” Olowu said, while commending the group for its commitment to the party and the people.
He noted that effective grassroots mobilisation requires discipline, teamwork and consistent engagement with residents.
The APC candidate also called for increased voter sensitisation across Ibeju-Lekki and Lekki communities.
He urged members of the movement to intensify community-level engagement and ensure that residents are adequately informed about the electoral process.
Olowu particularly emphasised door-to-door engagement as an important strategy for connecting directly with residents.
He also advocated issue-based campaigns that would focus on the needs, expectations and development priorities of communities across the constituency.
According to him, sustained engagement with residents would help strengthen the relationship between political representatives and the people.
The candidate further urged members of the movement to remain organised and committed as political activities increase ahead of the 2027 elections.
He stressed that grassroots structures would play a significant role in determining the strength and reach of the party during the election period.
The meeting also provided an opportunity for members of the City Boy Progressives Movement to share their perspectives on grassroots mobilisation.
Youth leaders and other stakeholders discussed ways of expanding the movement’s reach across communities within Ibeju-Lekki and Lekki.
Participants also considered the importance of maintaining unity among party members while working towards common political objectives.
Leaders of the City Boy Progressives Movement, Ibeju-Lekki and Lekki Chapter, subsequently pledged their support for Olowu’s legislative ambition.
They described the APC candidate as a visionary engineer with strong grassroots connections and a commitment to the development of the constituency.
The leaders expressed confidence in his ability to attract meaningful development to Ibeju-Lekki Constituency I if elected to represent the area at the Lagos State House of Assembly.
They also commended his engagement with grassroots stakeholders and his efforts to strengthen relationships with community-based political structures.
The leaders assured Olowu of their readiness to work with him and other stakeholders towards achieving the party’s objectives.
The strategic meeting further highlighted the growing importance of youth participation and grassroots mobilisation in the political process.
For the City Boy Progressives Movement, the engagement provided an opportunity to reaffirm its commitment to party organisation and community-level participation.
Olowu also encouraged members to maintain discipline and uphold peaceful engagement as preparations for the elections continue.
He stressed the importance of taking the message of development and responsible representation directly to residents.
The APC candidate said the movement must remain focused on building a strong connection with the people across Ibeju-Lekki and Lekki.
He maintained that effective representation should be driven by a clear understanding of the aspirations and priorities of constituents.
The meeting ended with renewed commitments to stronger collaboration, increased grassroots mobilisation and sustained engagement across the constituency.
Members of the City Boy Progressives Movement reaffirmed their readiness to support the party and work with other stakeholders ahead of the 2027 elections.
The gathering underscored the importance of unity, organisation and direct community engagement in strengthening political structures across Ibeju-Lekki.
As political activities continue to build momentum, Olowu and the City Boy Progressives Movement are expected to sustain their grassroots engagements across the constituency.
The meeting therefore marked another step in the ongoing mobilisation and stakeholder engagement ahead of the 2027 Lagos State House of Assembly election.
