The Allied Peoples Movement (APM) has uploaded Prince Laja Adeoye onto the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) portal as its Lagos State governorship candidate for the 2027 general elections. This makes Adeoye the first candidate in the state to be formally registered ahead of the February 6, 2027 poll.
Running Mate and Party Leadership Visit
The upload also captured Coker Oluwatobi Adeyemi Grace as Adeoye's running mate. The development followed a strategic working visit by the Lagos APM leadership to the party's national headquarters in Abuja on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.
In a statement, the meeting was led by Lagos State Chairman Mrs Bunmi Adeyemo and the Coordinator of the Laja Adeoye Campaign Organisation (LACO), Otunba S. Alebiosu. The delegation included the National Secretary, National Organising Secretary, APM Director of ICT, and the chairmen of the Oyo and Kwara state chapters.
Adeoye's Campaign Agenda
Speaking after the registration, Adeoye framed his candidacy as a response to what he called a failure of leadership at both state and national levels. He stated, 'Nigerians are yearning for a new beginning, a decisive change of government at the centre, in Lagos State, and across the federation, to end the continued mis-governance of the APC. The APM is the credible alternative Nigerians need now.'
His campaign is built around the 'Atunto Eko Agenda', a policy blueprint focusing on economic prosperity, accountable governance, security, youth empowerment, and infrastructure renewal. Adeoye said the agenda cuts across Lagos's 20 local government areas and 37 local council development areas, targeting job creation for graduates, support for market women and artisans, affordable healthcare, and improvements to housing and transportation.
APM National Expansion and Presidential Endorsement
The APM has endorsed Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde as its presidential candidate for the 2027 elections. The state's Local Government Chairmen Forum said it would intensify grassroots mobilisation across all wards and polling units to deepen its foothold in Lagos.
Adeoye has also pledged to scrap Lagos’ Governance Advisory Council (GAC) and restructure governance under his 2027 APM governorship plan. He accused the APC of political control and candidate imposition while promising inclusive leadership reforms. The APM candidate also proposed sweeping changes, including new local government areas, digital reforms, and major infrastructure expansion.
Call for Neutrality and Manifesto Unveiling
Earlier, Adeoye urged INEC, the judiciary, and security agencies to remain neutral ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Lagos State. Speaking during his formal declaration in Ejigbo, Adeoye expressed confidence in winning if the election is free and fair. He also unveiled his 'Atunto Eko 1.0' manifesto, which focuses on inclusive governance and poverty reduction.
Adeoye is expected to challenge APC's incumbent Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat in the 2027 election.
