The Speaker, Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon Mudashiru Obasa, has thrown his weight behind a novel fitness cum political awareness programme called the Run-for-Asiwaju 2027 mini-marathon.
Afripost reports that the marathon was initiated in order to mobilise constituents, rallying the youth, and galvanising grassroots support for President Bola Tinubu’s re-election bid in 2027.
The mini-marathon, expected to feature 1,000 participants, takes place on Sunday, January 25, at 8:00 a.m.
Obasa while speaking during the unveiling of the marathon, stated that the Run-for-Asiwaju mini-marathon is another veritable platform for engaging, encouraging, and galvanising constituents ahead of 2027.
The idea, he said further, serves as a metaphor because winning a marathon demands discipline, resilience, and dedication to reach the finish line, qualities required to get the president a second term.
Obasa said, “This mini-marathon is not just a sporting activity; the idea is for us to run together to celebrate President Tinubu’s transformative achievements in economic reforms, infrastructure, internal security, and national unity, while mobilising millions of Nigerians to renew his mandate.
“With this mini marathon, we are demonstrating that Asiwaju’s leadership is a race worth running and winning for the continued progress and prosperity of our great country.”
The Speaker also harped on the need for members to participate in the ongoing membership e-registration exercise, which ends in 10 days time.
“For our people, we have made the process easier with the provision of high-end, 5G-enabled tablets and LaserJet printers to aid the registration process across the state. So, there is no excuse for anyone who claims to be a progressive member of the APC not to register.”
He also reiterated the need for a more robust relationship between elected officials and critical stakeholders in and around the local government while advocating a monthly or, at least, quarterly engagement between them.
