{
  "id": 17461258,
  "title": "2027: Epe LG chair pledges massive votes for Hamzat",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/2027-epe-lg-chair-pledges-massive-votes-for-hamzat",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T19:56:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/2027-epe-lg-chair-pledges-massive-votes-for-hamzat/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Surah Animashaun, the Chairman of Epe Local Government Area in Lagos State, has voiced her confidence that the All Progressives Congress candidate for governor, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, will garner significant support in the 2027 general elections. According to a statement from PUNCH Online, Animashaun, who is also part of the Lagos State Renewed Hope Ambassadors, made this prediction during her meeting with Hamzat following his arrival at the venue for the unveiling of his manifesto. Animashaun attributes her belief to the ongoing projects being undertaken by both the Federal Government and the Lagos State Government, which she believes will be highlighted prominently in the party's campaign leading up to the elections. She stated that the party's past performance and current achievements would be crucial in garnering the support of residents in Epe and across the state. Animashaun urged residents to back Hamzat, President Tinubu, and other candidates of the APC-led government, emphasizing that continuity in governance would allow the party to advance ongoing development projects in Lagos State and nationwide. She highlighted several key projects such as the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, Sokoto-Badagry Superhighway, Trans-Sahara Superhighway, and electricity grid upgrades, as well as the modernisation of commercial ports in Lagos, which would be among the party's key deliverables with the help of new loans. Animashaun urged residents to support Dr. Hamzat, President Bola Tinubu's second-term aspirations, and other APC candidates during the 2027 elections, emphasizing the importance of unity and collaboration among political leaders dedicated to the state's progress.",
  "summary": "The Chairman of Epe Local Government Area, Surah Animashaun, has pledged massive votes for APC governorship candidate, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, in the 2027 elec Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-epe-lg-chair-pledges-massive-votes-for-hamzat/",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}