Lagos Traders Unite in Prayer for Tinubu and Hamzat Ahead of 2027 Elections

In a show of solidarity and hope for future governance, market leaders and traders across Lagos State convened a special prayer session for President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial candidate, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat. The event, held at the Blue Roof Pavilion in Agidingbi, Ikeja, was organized by the Lagos State Market Advisory Council (LASMAC) in collaboration with the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development.

The gathering saw a diverse assembly of attendees, including traders, religious and traditional leaders, and government officials, all united in their prayers for the success of the APC candidates in the 2027 general elections. During the session, Hamzat, represented by the Commissioner for Wealth Creation and Employment, Akinyemi Ajigbotafe, expressed gratitude towards the market leaders for their initiative, emphasizing the importance of their prayers and support in driving the state and country towards progress.

“I urge you to sustain your partnership with the government,” said Hamzat. “If elected, my administration will ensure that the interests of the market community are adequately represented in governance.”

Chief Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, the Iyaloja-General of Nigeria and Chairman of LASMAC, was praised for her leadership role in mobilizing market stakeholders for this event. Her efforts underline the critical relationship between market traders and political leaders, reinforcing the idea that community support is pivotal for achieving political success.

The prayer session not only highlighted the traders' commitment to the development of Lagos State but also served as a reminder of the importance of collaborative governance, where the voices of the market community are heard and valued.