The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Apapa-Iganmu Local Council Development Area (LCDA) has emphatically declared its unwavering commitment to unity and securing victory in the forthcoming Council elections, scheduled for July 12, 2025. This significant declaration was made during a press briefing held on Democracy Day, June 12, 2025, at the party secretariat. The event, led by Jimoh Olawale-Saliu, the APC Chairmanship candidate for Apapa-Iganmu LCDA, was attended by a host of prominent party figures, including the party chairman, ward chairmen, party leaders, and fellow chairmanship aspirants, signaling a strong show of solidarity.

In his address, Olawale-Saliu commenced by extending felicitations to all Nigerians on the observance of Democracy Day. He paid a heartfelt tribute to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, whom he hailed as ‘Our Hero of Democracy’ and the ‘architect of the new Lagos that we all enjoy’. Olawale-Saliu further reiterated the party’s dedication to collaborating with President Tinubu and the state government in their ongoing efforts to build a ‘Greater Lagos’, thereby underscoring the APC’s profound alignment with the state’s broader vision and developmental agenda.

With the council elections merely weeks away, the APC candidate underscored the party’s robust internal cohesion. He confidently asserted, “Gathered here today are all the stakeholders of the APC in our dear Apapa Iganmu LCDA in our resolve to ensure our party records yet another overwhelming victory come July 12, 2025 council election.” Olawale-Saliu recognized the critical importance of these polls, describing them as a crucial “litmus test” for the 2027 General elections. To this end, he affirmed that the party has successfully addressed and mended all internal divisions, stating, “we have mended all cracks, closed our flanks and built our ranks, and we are all together marching to victory.”

Furthermore, Olawale-Saliu assured the residents of Apapa-Iganmu LCDA that his incoming administration would not only meet but significantly surpass the achievements of the incumbent leadership. While offering commendation to the current Chairman, Funmilayo Akande-Muhammed, for her commendable performance in governance, he pledged to deliver even more substantial progress should they be entrusted with the mandate once again. He articulated this promise by stating, “Funmilayo Akande-Muhammed’s outstanding performance is just the starting point compared to what we are bringing to the table when you trust us with your mandate once again.” He concluded by expressing profound gratitude to all supporters who have consistently maintained their faith in the ‘Olawale-Otito mandate’ since its emergence, promising emphatically that they would not be disappointed. The press briefing concluded with a collective prayer for the enduring strength of democracy within Apapa-Iganmu LCDA, Lagos State, and Nigeria as a whole.