Lagos Election Shockwave: APM Unveils Grace Coker as Deputy Governor Contender

The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has officially announced Grace Oluwatobi Coker as its deputy governorship candidate for the forthcoming 2027 Lagos State governorship election. This pivotal selection sees Coker stepping into the role of running mate to the party's governorship candidate, Prince Laja Adeoye, as they prepare to contest the crucial election.

Reacting to her significant nomination, Ms. Coker expressed profound gratitude, describing her emergence as both a tremendous honour and a weighty responsibility. She extended her heartfelt appreciation to the entire leadership of the APM, the dedicated party supporters, and the esteemed residents of Lagos State for the immense confidence they have reposed in her. Furthermore, Coker specifically thanked Prince Laja Adeoye for selecting her as his running mate, acknowledging him as her esteemed leader, mentor, and principal.

In her remarks, Grace Oluwatobi Coker firmly pledged her unwavering commitment to working in close collaboration with Prince Adeoye and the entire party leadership to ensure a resounding victory for the APM in the 2027 governorship election. She also took the opportunity to recognize and acknowledge the invaluable contributions of the party's robust structures, spanning from the national to the state, local government, ward, and polling unit levels. Her appreciation also extended to other key stakeholders and candidates who are instrumental in the party's comprehensive preparations for the upcoming electoral contest.

The newly nominated deputy governorship candidate commended the tireless efforts of the campaign team members, dedicated volunteers, and ardent supporters for their commitment and personal sacrifices. She emphasized that their collective contributions would be absolutely crucial to the party's ultimate electoral success. Additionally, Coker expressed deep gratitude to her family, friends, and associates for their steadfast support throughout her political journey.

Addressing her home constituency, the people of Ibeju-Lekki Local Government Area, and the broader Lagos residents, Coker thanked them for their trust and support, reassuring them that she would never take the confidence placed in her for granted. Reaffirming her allegiance to the Allied Peoples Movement, she reiterated her pledge to collaborate diligently with Prince Adeoye, the party leadership, and all its members to deliver victory for the APM in 2027. According to Coker, the APM is poised to offer the residents of Lagos “a new direction anchored on purposeful leadership, accountability, inclusion and sustainable development,” signaling a transformative agenda for the state. She concluded by pledging to actively contribute to the party's strategic preparations as it intensifies its campaign efforts leading up to the 2027 general elections.