- harps review of reward system at Lagos APC stakeholders’ forum
By Olanrewaju Adesanya
Ahead of the 2027 general election, Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. (Dr) Mudashiru Obasa has assured members of the All Progressives Congress, APC that the leadership will continue to support them so that they can effectively mobilise votes for the party.
Obasa made this promise in his address at the maiden Lagos State APC Stakeholders Forum held at the convention centre of the Eko Hotel and Suites on Tuesday, October 21.
The forum was attended by a broad spectrum of party leaders, caucuses, and faithful, including ministers, senators, federal and state lawmakers, members of the Lagos State executive council, local government chairmen, royal fathers, and representatives of various trade associations.
In his brief yet impactful remarks, Speaker Obasa addressed a critical concern among party members regarding the reward system for those who dedicate themselves to the party before and during elections. He encouraged them to remain focused, cooperative, and diligent as they prepare for the 2027 elections, particularly in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election bid.
Speaker Obasa said, “We will continue to support you so that you will be motivated to keep working for the success of the party at all levels.”
Obasa also endorsed Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s motion calling for President Tinubu’s re-election.
Similarly, former Governor Babatunde Raji Fashola in his presentation themed: “Voter Apathy and the Sanctity of Election in Nigeria’s Budding Democracy,” also cited a poor reward system as a major factor why members of any political party will become lethargic in matters concerning the party.
According to the former Minister of Works and Housing, “Political party participation is based on enthusiasm. Therefore, to avoid voter apathy, we must interrogate the reward system for our members.”
He urged the party to strengthen its internal reward system as a means of motivating party members and sustaining their commitment to the party’s success.
Fashola also lauded the state chapter of the party for convening the forum, and urged its continuity and spread across the nation.
Earlier, Cornelius Ojelabi, the state chairman of the APC, thanked lagosians for supporting the party during the last LG election, and all those who contested, for their commitment and support. He assured that those who lost would get a refund of the money spent in purchasing forms. A commitment, which he said was made by the president, “and which we are duty bound to fulfill.”
