By Ebunoluwa Sessou

A Peoples Democratic Party, PDP governorship aspirant in Lagos State, Mr Laja Adeoye, has vowed to succeed the incumbent Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in 2027, to end the long reign of the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC in the state.

Adeoye,in a statement on Sunday, said the time of the APC is up with his coming into the governorship race.

According to him, Lagos residents are tired of successive APC-led governments and are yearning for a new beginning.

According to Adeoye, a real estate mogul and Managing Director of Fendini Limited, a property development company, “I am running to offer a credible ,formidable alternative rooted in proven delivery and vision.I represent fresh,innovative,and people-centred leadership that the ruling APC has not provided.

“Through strategic alliances ,like the strong backing from the Lagos for Prosperity Group and galvanising groups like Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC),and others committed groups, we are building momentum across youths,entrepreneurs,community leaders,and disillusioned residents.

“My approach will be issue-based: addressing real pains like housing shortages, traffic gridlock and unemployment with practical solutions drawn from real estate expertise and entrepreneurial success.

“We will rally all democratic forces, run a robust grassroots campaign and demonstrate that Lagos deserves better, not governance without accountability.”

Agenda

He said his agenda for Lagos is anchored mainly on education, security, healthcare ,housing,healthcare and economic diversification.

Adeoye said his endorsement by major groups in the state, including the Lagos For Prosperity Group, showed his acceptance by residents.

He promised to promote civil service reform with a better reward system, that would employ, train and make his administration very efficient.

On economic diversification and job creation, the aspirants vowed to boost entrepreneurship, tech hubs, SMEs, tourism, ocean economy, agriculture, and industrial clusters.

On plan for infrastructure and sustainable development, he pledged to modernise transportation (expanded rail and BRT) and build more roads across the Lagos IBILE divisions.

On how he would tackle the rising cost of living in Lagos, Adeoye said: “We will tackle it head-on by creating sustainable jobs through economic diversification, making housing affordable to free up family incomes, and supporting SMEs and the informal sector with access to finance, training, and markets.

“Policies will focus on reducing dependency on imports via local production in agriculture and industry, while ensuring efficient public services that lower daily expenses on transport and utilities.”

On waste management, Adeoye vowed to prioritise sustainable environment practices, modern waste systems, and recycling to keep Lagos clean, green, and livable for future generations.

“Leveraging my international networks and private-sector credibility, we will market Lagos as Africa’s premier investment destination, transparent, innovative, and ready for partnership.

“Prosperity must be inclusive, and the gain of the FDI will be channeled to create jobs and build capacity for all Lagosians,” he added.