Lagos APC Forms Team to Engage Non-Indigenous Voters for 2027 Elections

Lagos State Deputy Chief of Staff, Sam Egube, led the first meeting of the All Progressives Congress Contact and Mobilisation Sub-Committee on Ethnic Nationality.

This is the first time the Lagos APC has set up a team focused on ethnic nationality engagement as part of its campaign plan.

The team will reach out to non-indigenous residents and different ethnic groups in the state as the party supports President Bola Tinubu, governorship candidate Dr Obafemi Hamzat, and other APC candidates in the 2027 elections.

In a statement on Tuesday, Egube, as head of the sub-committee, said he will coordinate members from various ethnic groups, guide talks with community leaders and associations, and report important issues and progress to the wider campaign.

The team has tasks like building ties with community groups, organizing meetings, engaging voters in different languages, and addressing local concerns.

"This assignment calls for more than bringing people into a room.

"For the first time, our campaign has a dedicated sub-committee to bring this work together. We need to listen carefully, build relationships with community leaders and associations, and understand the issues people want us to address.

"By doing that work well, we can help secure victory for President Bola Tinubu, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, and other APC candidates in 2027.

"Our inaugural meeting is the beginning of that work, and I look forward to working with every member of the sub-committee," he added.

Egube said the Arewa members of the sub-committee are Alhaji Sampam Usman, Alhaji Saadu Yusuf, Ms Aisha Sanni Kachiako, Mr Jida Sayid, Mr Ibrahim Tanko Auna, and Mr Ibrahim Suleiman.

The South-South members include Otunba Engr. Isaac Emiyede, Mr Awila Banigo Williams, and Napoleon.

The Nupe members are Hon. Muhammad Kpatako and Mr Mohammed Kudu.

The Ndigbo members are former Lagos State Special Adviser Mr Joe Igbokwe, Chief Uche Okpotemba, Chief Uche Ubochi, Chief Anselem, and Ms Ngozi Chinwiko.

Before becoming Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Egube was Lagos State Commissioner for Economic Planning and Budget. His work history includes engineering, banking, and public service.