The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Lagos State has formally criticized the administration of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, asserting that the state requires a new political direction ahead of the 2027 general elections. The party’s position was outlined in a statement released on Saturday by Elder Kayode Ogunbiyi, the Lagos State PDP Acting Chairman, who accused the current government of insensitivity and a failure of leadership.
Ogunbiyi alleged that the Sanwo-Olu administration has undermined the welfare of residents through policies that demonstrate disrespect for the populace. He stated that residents had expected the governor to protect and build upon the achievements of his predecessors, but instead, the administration has disappointed them. “This is not governance; it is a betrayal of trust,” Ogunbiyi said.
The PDP chieftain specifically targeted several administrative measures, identifying charges on solar installations in government estates as an “anti-people policy.” He argued that this measure contradicts the federal government’s green energy initiative. Additionally, Ogunbiyi criticized the introduction of new levies on borehole drilling, warning that the move would further burden residents at a time when public water infrastructure has failed to meet demand.
Healthcare costs also featured prominently in the party’s critique. Ogunbiyi expressed concern over an alleged additional N200,000 deposit demanded from emergency patients at the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), on top of an existing N230,000 fee. He described the requirement as callous and unacceptable, particularly given that LASUTH is a government-funded institution.
“Taken together, these actions reveal an administration and APC structure in Lagos that have run out of ideas, are dominated by favouritism and nepotism, and have produced little that aligns with the President’s vision,” Ogunbiyi said.
Ogunbiyi argued that these policies undermine President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and could threaten the president’s re-election prospects in his home state. He maintained that Lagos is expected to deliver strong electoral support for the president and that residents deserve competent, culturally grounded leadership focused on development rather than alienation.
Looking toward the 2027 polls, Ogunbiyi endorsed the PDP’s governorship candidate, Engr. Adedeji Doherty, describing him as possessing the experience, vision, and political maturity necessary to restore direction to the state. The PDP chairman called on Lagos residents to reject the current approach and vote for the party and Doherty in the upcoming elections.
<small>Source: Vanguard News — read the original story there.</small>
