…It’s a movement to take back Lagos—Adesoca
By Precious Enaike

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the African Action Congress, AAC, at the weekend, unveiled Mr Sol-Nuyi Adesoca as its governorship candidate.
The unveiling ceremony attracted party members, youths, women groups, artisans and community stakeholders who gathered to witness the formal presentation of the party’s flag bearer ahead of the 2027 polls.
Speaking after his presentation, Adesoca described his candidacy as the beginning of a “movement to take back Lagos” and restore governance to the people.
“Today is not merely the unveiling of an electoral candidate. Today is the unveiling of a movement dedicated to restoring hope, rebuilding trust and returning government to the people,” he said.
He commended party leaders, supporters, women groups, youths, labour-aligned supporters and members of the Take It Back movement, saying the struggle was collective and driven by a shared desire for change.

Adesoca lamented the worsening socio-economic conditions in Lagos State despite its economic strength, citing unemployment, poor infrastructure, housing challenges and inadequate healthcare services affecting residents across the state.
“How can a state so rich have so many poor people?” he asked, blaming what he described as years of poor governance and concentration of resources in the hands of a few.
He outlined five key policy pillars of his administration: job creation and economic empowerment, education and human capital development, housing and urban renewal, healthcare and social protection, and transparent governance.

On the economy, he promised support for small and medium-scale enterprises through access to finance, skills development, and industrial growth initiatives aimed at empowering young people and reducing unemployment.
On education, he pledged improved public schools, modern learning facilities, investment in teachers, expansion of vocational training, and the establishment of specialised sports universities to nurture talents in football, basketball, boxing, swimming and other disciplines.
On housing, Adesoca criticised forced demolitions and displacement of communities, describing housing as a fundamental human right.
“Housing is not a privilege; it is a human right,” he said, promising affordable housing schemes and urban renewal policies that prioritise residents rather than displacing them.
On his plans for healthcare, he pledged stronger primary healthcare systems and expanded social protection programmes to ensure no family is pushed into poverty due to illness.
He also promised inclusive governance, stating that young people between the ages of 25 and 40 would be given leadership opportunities in his administration if elected.
The AAC candidate urged Lagos residents to reject vote-buying, intimidation and electoral violence, calling for issue-based politics anchored on integrity and service delivery.
Adesoca also urged President of the United States Donald Trump to pay attention to electoral developments in Lagos, alleging that members of his party had faced intimidation and attacks, and calling for free, fair and transparent elections.
Earlier in his remarks, thAAC Lagos State Chairman, Pastor Samson Olarewaju, expressed optimism about the party’s chances in the 2027 elections, saying many Lagos residents were dissatisfied with current socio-economic conditions and were seeking change.
He said the party’s campaign would focus on pressing issues affecting residents, including healthcare, road infrastructure, electricity supply and economic opportunities.
“We have a lot of chances of winning because people want change. Lagosians are asking for basic needs such as good roads, water, electricity and functional healthcare,” he said.
Also speaking, Olaide Oluremi, AAC House of Representatives candidate for Alimosho Federal Constituency, urged Nigerians to take responsibility for the country’s future by supporting leaders committed to justice, accountability and people-centred governance.