The National Chairman of the South-West Agenda (SWAGA), Senator Prince Adedayo Adeyeye, has expressed confidence that the South-West will rank among the regions with the highest votes for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 general election.
Adeyeye said a strong electoral showing by the region would be crucial to securing a decisive victory for Tinubu and other candidates of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
He spoke on Friday, November 13, 2026, at the Lagos SWAGA 2.0 Summit and Launch, held at The Blue Roof, Lagos Television (LTV) Compound, Agidingbi, Ikeja. The summit, themed “Consolidating Grassroots Mobilization and Deepening Political Engagements for the Renewed Hope Agenda,” brought together party leaders, political stakeholders and grassroots mobilizers.
Adeyeye’s remarks came amid renewed efforts by the group to strengthen its grassroots structures and mobilise support for Tinubu’s re-election bid.
The Director-General of the PBAT-KOH Campaign Council and chairman of the occasion, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, commended the organisers for sustaining the SWAGA movement, describing the large turnout as encouraging.
He said the impressive attendance had reinforced confidence in the group’s ability to achieve its target of 3.5 million votes for the Tinubu-Hamzat ticket in Lagos State.
In his contribution, the guest speaker, Dr. Muiz Adeyemi Banire, OON, SAN, who spoke on “National Transformation: Balancing Responsible Leadership with Responsible Citizenry,” described the gathering as an assembly of experienced political stakeholders.
Banire said the political experience of 2023 should serve as a lesson ahead of the 2027 elections, insisting that the outcome must not be repeated.
He urged campaigners to adopt issue-based engagement rather than resort to insults, confrontation or political hostility, stressing that voters should be educated on the policies, reforms and achievements of the Tinubu administration.
“Elections are different from what they used to be; they have become scientific. Campaigning is not about insulting or fighting. It is about educating the people on the achievements of the administration,” he said.
To illustrate his point, Banire cited improvements in road infrastructure, particularly the Coastal Road, which he said had made journeys to Epe easier. He also highlighted what he described as greater predictability in foreign exchange, the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) and improvements in the country’s security situation as areas campaigners should communicate to voters.
He challenged political stakeholders across the South-West to work towards securing at least 70 per cent of registered voters’ support for Tinubu in each state of the region.
Also speaking, the National Convener of SWAGA, Hon. Oyetunde Ojo, said Tinubu’s re-election would provide an opportunity to consolidate the reforms initiated by his administration since assuming office in 2023.
Ojo urged SWAGA ambassadors and supporters to avoid confrontations with political opponents and instead adopt door-to-door mobilisation to persuade voters.
He warned against a repeat of the APC’s performance in Lagos State during the 2023 presidential election, urging members to intensify grassroots engagement and begin mobilisation without delay.
Former Deputy Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adefunmilayo Tejuoso, who spoke on “Legislative Advocacy and Progressive Governance in Lagos,” highlighted the legislative and institutional foundations established during Tinubu’s tenure as Lagos State governor between 1999 and 2007.
Tejuoso cited the Lagos State Domestic Violence Law, which she said she sponsored, noting that Tinubu supported the legislation and facilitated the establishment of a shelter for victims of domestic violence.
She also recalled her collaboration with the then First Lady of Lagos State, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu, on the Child’s Rights Law, which she said was harmonised with the federal legislation to provide comprehensive protection for children, including access to education, shelter, food and clothing.
The former Deputy Speaker further highlighted the Lagos State House of Assembly’s Self-Accounting Law, which she said strengthened the legislature’s financial autonomy by giving it greater control over its resources.
According to her, Tinubu was among the first governors in the country to assent to such legislation, encouraging similar action in other states.
She said the successive administrations of former governors Babatunde Fashola, Akinwunmi Ambode and Babajide Sanwo-Olu had built on the foundation laid by Tinubu, contributing to Lagos State’s development.
Speaking on “Grassroots Mobilisation as a Tool for Democratic Sustainability,” Dr. Kayode Opeifa recalled his disappointment over Tinubu’s loss in Lagos State during the 2023 presidential election, warning that such an outcome must not recur in 2027.
Opeifa urged SWAGA supporters to adopt the grassroots mobilisation strategy associated with the slogan “Emi Lokan”, encouraging members to take ownership of their polling units and streets.
He challenged the campaigners to develop practical strategies, strengthen their presence at the grassroots and ensure effective mobilisation ahead of the elections.
Another SWAGA leader, Otunba Yomi Ogunusi, described the summit as timely, saying the large turnout demonstrated strong support for Tinubu.
He recalled that SWAGA began as a movement before developing into a formidable political structure, noting that its members remained committed to the cause even when the APC was in opposition.
Similarly, Dr. Nkem Sofela expressed satisfaction with Tinubu’s victory in 2023 and confidence that the President would secure another mandate in 2027.
Hon. Muslim Folami and Kamal Bashua said the gathering was aimed at galvanising grassroots support for Tinubu’s re-election. They urged party members to mobilise voters and encourage eligible citizens to exercise their civic responsibility by voting with their Permanent Voter Cards.
The summit also featured the presentation of Awards of Excellence to distinguished political figures, including Hon. Monsuru Alao Owolabi, Senator Adedayo Adeyeye, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro, Dr. Muiz Banire, Hon. Oyetunde Ojo, Princess Serah Sosan, and Dr. Kayode Opeifa.
Established in 2021, SWAGA was formed to mobilise support for Tinubu, who was then the National Leader of the APC, ahead of his 2023 presidential ambition.
The group has since continued its political mobilisation activities in support of his leadership and re-election bid.
