APC's Landslide Victory in Lagos State Local Government Elections: A Testament to Governor Sanwo-Olu's Leadership

Strategic Insights -

The All Progressives Congress (APC) recorded a landslide victory in the July 24 local government elections in Lagos State, winning all 57 councils and 377 wards against the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). The victory is attributed to the sterling performance of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who has been delivering dividends of democracy and good governance to citizens since his assumption into office on May 29, 2019.

Key Takeaways:

  • The APC's victory is a testament to Governor Sanwo-Olu's leadership and developmental strides in the last two years, which have made the party the best option for residents in Lagos State.
  • Governor Sanwo-Olu's "Greater Lagos" vision, which is being implemented through the THEMES developmental agenda, has been a blessing to the political fold and has contributed significantly to the party's success.
  • The APC's victory is a result of the party's strategic framework, which was rolled out by Governor Sanwo-Olu and other leaders and members of the party across the 57 councils of the state.
  • The Governor's emphasis on bringing governance closer to the grassroots people through the creation of 37 Local Councils Development Areas (LCDAs) has been a major factor in the party's success.
  • The PDP's poor performance is attributed to intimidation and disenfranchisement of its members, who were denied Permanent Voters Cards (PVCs) by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
  • The PDP believes that the outcome of the election was influenced by thuggery and aggression by APC, which included bribery of thugs and miscreants to ensure that the PDP did not win in certain areas.

Statistics:

  • The APC won all 57 councils and 377 wards in the local government elections.
  • Governor Sanwo-Olu has been in office since May 29, 2019, and has delivered dividends of democracy and good governance to citizens in the last two years.
  • The THEMES developmental agenda has been a blessing to the political fold and has contributed significantly to the party's success.
  • The APC has won 370 out of 377 councillorship seats during the 2017 council elections in Lagos State.
  • The PDP believes that over 200,000 of its members were disenfranchised due to intimidation and denial of PVCs by INEC.

Sources:

  • "The day in court: Justice Oyekan Abdullahi reinstates Lagos PDP chairman". The PUNCH, 25 June 2021
  • "Lagos APC candidates flag off campaign, promise quality service". DAILY POST, 18 July 2021
  • "INEC to begin voter registration July 26". DAILY POST, 25 July 2021
  • "Lagos APC wins all 57 councils, 377 wards in local government election". The PUNCH, 26 July 2021