Lagos State Baales Forum, the apex body of traditional community heads across the 20 local government areas (LGAs) and 37 local council development areas (LCDAs), has concluded plans to hold a special congregational prayer and mobilisation rally.
On behalf of the Lforum, itsconvener, Dr Seyi Bamigbade, the state chairman and Oba-elect of Ijeododo Kingdom, High Chief Abu Jelili Ododo, said the historic event will be dedicated to seeking divine guidance, peace and progress for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Lagos State deputy governor Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, alongside the entire citizenry of the state ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Concurrently, the forum will flag off its “Operation Show Your PVC” civic awareness campaign tomorrow in Lagos.
According to him, it is a divine call for national unity and continuity in line with a comprehensive divisional stakeholder meeting held in Ikeja.
He said the traditional rulers reached a unanimous resolution to back the current leadership blue at both the federal and state levels.
“The upcoming congregational prayer session serves as a spiritual and civic platform to actively support the re-election bid of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and formally endorse Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat as the preferred choice for the next Executive Governor of Lagos State, “he said.
Speaking on behalf of the Lagos State Baales Forum, Bamigbade, the State Chairman and Oba-elect of Ijeododo Kingdom, High Chief Abu Jelili Ododo, emphasised that traditional institutions have a structural duty to protect the peace of their communities and champion proven, progressive governance.
The Forum highlighted the specific pillars guiding this major mobilisation effort.
“Respect for traditional Institutions: President Tinubu has historically elevated the welfare of community leaders by institutionalising salary structures and providing vital utility vehicles to enable efficient grassroots governance.
Harping on economic reforms, the traditional leaders expressed absolute confidence in the federal government’s economic policies to sustainably reposition Nigeria.
On administrative continuity, the Forum identified Dr Kadri Obafemi Hamzat’s deep administrative experience as the critical element needed to protect and expand the “Greater Lagos” developmental blueprint.
