A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, Samuel Ajose, has faulted recent political alignments within the Lagos structure reportedly backed by the Governance Advisory Council (GAC) in Lagos State.
Ajose, who spoke in an interview on Channels TV monitored by Persecondnews on Tuesday, described the ongoing endorsement process ahead of the 2027 governorship election as premature and uncoordinated.
He alleged that the current push for a consensus candidate does not reflect the position of the party’s national leadership, insisting that attempts were being made to impose a predetermined outcome.
In his view, the President is not in support of the manner in which the process is being conducted, and that some actors are attempting to pressure him into accepting it.
“The race is just beginning, and every one of them standing on the queue understands the definition of what consensus is all about,” he said.
He further questioned the legitimacy of the ongoing endorsement structure, suggesting it did not reflect a unified party decision.
“What they are just trying to do is to force a decision, If Mr President wants any consensus, he has his method and process. He calls all candidates, speaks to them, and from there we know the way forward.”
Ajose characterized the party’s endorsement gatherings as chaotic and non-transparent, casting doubt on the legitimacy of the process.
“What we are seeing are different kinds of kangaroo endorsements, some of the people that were there did not even know what they were going for, and they just found themselves in an endorsement show without their consent, ”he noted.
Despite a wave of public backing for Obafemi Hamzat—led by the Governor and Femi Gbajabiamila—Ajose maintained that the contest remains open, dismissing the notion that the Deputy Governor’s path to the ticket is already cleared.
Reiterating his position, he insisted that only a competitive primary could determine the party’s true flagbearer.
“Before any consensus can stand, everybody must go into a primary,” Ajose said. “That is what the constitution provides. Let us see the result, then we will know the will of the people.”
He also reaffirmed his confidence in grassroots support ahead of the contest.
“I picked my nomination form today, and this is just the beginning,” he said, adding: “Eventually, the masses will decide who governs Lagos State in 2027.”
Ajose maintained that recent mobilisation efforts across Lagos wards reflected growing public demand for change.
“The masses are tired of the leadership in Lagos and want something new,” he said.
The remarks followed rising political consultations and endorsements within Lagos APC structures ahead of the 2027 governorship election, though no official party wide consensus has been announced.
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