Leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos East Senatorial District have raised alarm over deepening internal divisions, warning that continued infighting risks jeopardising the party’s prospects in the 2027 general elections.
The concerns were voiced at the Lagos East Senatorial District Stakeholders’ Meeting held in Lagos yesterday.
Senator Tokunbo Abiru, representing the district, and Lagos State APC Chairman Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, both appealed for renewed cohesion among members.
Senator Abiru acknowledged persistent factional disagreements and urged party leaders to begin reconciliation efforts to address the grievances of aggrieved members.
He stressed that unity was vital as preparations for 2027 intensified, emphasising the need for a united front to secure a second term for President Bola Tinubu.
Abiru highlighted the President’s “bold and difficult decisions”, which he said were now yielding signs of economic stabilisation, providing a compelling case for continuity in power.
Pastor Ojelabi described Lagos East as a bastion of committed APC supporters who have consistently bolstered the party’s growth.
However, he expressed worry over a perceived decline in discipline among both leaders and members, cautioning that indiscipline could erode past gains.
“Discipline is fundamental to what we are doing; without it, we will achieve nothing,” Ojelabi declared.
He added that the 2027 race had already begun and called for sacrifices, deeper internal democracy, and the peaceful resolution of disputes.
Former Senator Olorunnibe Mamora cautioned against complacency, drawing parallels with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which once boasted of ruling for 60 years but lost power after 16.
“We must avoid complacency and remain vigilant,” he said, urging mutual support between leaders and members.
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Representing the council chairmen, Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Chairman Abdullahi Sesan-Olowa lamented the toll of internal conflicts on political progress in the district.
He called for renewed strategy, unity, and mutual understanding.
The gathering included members of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), former Speaker Adeyemi Ikuforiji, federal and state lawmakers, council chairmen from the five local governments, and other senior party figures.
