The Chairman of Epe Local Government Area of Lagos State, Surah Animashaun, has expressed confidence that the All Progressives Congress governorship candidate, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, and other party candidates will secure massive votes across the council in the 2027 general elections.

According to a statement made available to PUNCH Online on Saturday, Animashaun, who is also a member of the Lagos State Renewed Hope Ambassadors, made the declaration at the weekend in Epe while engaging in a conversation with Hamzat shortly after his arrival at the venue of his manifesto unveiling.

She attributed her confidence to projects being executed by the APC-led Federal Government and the Lagos State Government, saying their achievements would feature prominently in the party’s campaign ahead of the elections.

According to her, the party’s performance in government would be a major factor in securing support from residents of Epe and other parts of the state.

“Indeed, our work will speak for us. Support Dr. Hamzat, President Tinubu, and the APC-led government so that we can finish the jobs we have started, especially the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway, Trans-Sahara Superhighway, electricity grid upgrades, and the modernisation of key commercial ports in Lagos as some of the deliverables from new loans,” Animashaun said.

The council chairman urged residents of Epe and neighbouring communities to support Hamzat, President Bola Tinubu’s second-term ambition, and other APC candidates in the 2027 elections.

She said continuity in governance would enable the party to consolidate ongoing development initiatives in Lagos State and across the country.

Animashaun added that her interaction with Hamzat reflected the importance of unity and cooperation among political leaders committed to the development of Lagos.

According to her, “The interaction reflected a strong sense of mutual respect, understanding, and political solidarity among leaders committed to the development and progress of the state.

“The cordial exchange also highlighted the importance of unity, collaboration, and inclusive leadership in building a greater Lagos.”

Speaking at the event, Hamzat described the APC as a strong political platform ahead of the 2027 general elections, noting that the economic reforms and policies of the Tinubu administration would form a major part of the party’s campaign message.

He expressed confidence in the President’s leadership, saying the administration’s policies and programmes were aimed at repositioning the Nigerian economy.

Hamzat also promised to work towards making Lagos more prosperous and economically viable if elected governor in 2027.

“We are going to campaign on the records that the President and his administration have laid a good record and massive economic recovery in the last three and a half years, as well as the incumbent governor of the state,” Hamzat said.

He maintained that the records of the Federal and Lagos State governments would feature prominently in the APC’s campaign as the party seeks support from voters ahead of the 2027 elections.