Former lawmakers under the banner of the South West Agenda for Asiwaju (SWAGA) are set to converge in Lagos to officially launch what they term Lagos SWAGA 2.0, the platform upon which they hope to campaign for the re-election bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The group has also expressed its resolve to campaign for the election of the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC in Lagos, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, to succeed incumbent Babajide Sanwo-Olu in 2027.
Prior to the election of President Tinubu in 2023, SWAGA was the first pressure group that drafted the Nigerian leader into the presidential election, now with the resolve to return him to power through effective grassroots mobilisation.
A statement issued by the Steering Committee of SWAGA in Lagos on Thursday to newsmen stated that the formal inauguration of the group’s Zonal, Local Government (LG), and Local Council Development Area (LCDA) structures will take place at the Eko FM Multi-Purpose Hall, LTV Compound, Coca-Cola Bus Stop, Lateef Jakande Road, Agidingbi, Ikeja.
According to the statement, the initiative is tagged “LAGOS SWAGA 2.0: Consolidating Grassroots Mobilisation and Deepening Political Engagements for The RENEWED HOPE AGENDA,” this pivotal event marks a strategic expansion of the movement’s footprint across Lagos State.
The statement also added that the initiative aims to solidify political structures at the foundational level, ensuring that the progressive ideals and achievements of the Renewed Hope Agenda are effectively communicated and felt by every citizen at the grassroots.
“Since its inception, SWAGA has been at the forefront of championing visionary leadership and political inclusion. Building upon the monumental successes of its initial phases, SWAGA 2.0 shifts its focus toward deepening community engagement, fostering inclusive governance, and creating a unified front ahead of future political milestones,” the statement reads.
The statement further reads that the event will feature the official swearing-in of newly appointed zonal coordinators and local administrators.
“These leaders will be charged with driving the movement’s advocacy, mobilising communities and serving as the direct link between the leadership and the electorate across all 57 LGAs and LCDAs in Lagos State.
“Political leaders, party stalwarts, community influencers, and grassroots mobilizers from across the South-West region are expected to grace the occasion. Members of the press are cordially invited to cover this event.
