Tuesday, June 24, 2025, APC stakeholders meeting hosted by Governor Babajide Sanwo‑Olu at the State House Marina, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, Chairman of the Lagos State APC, issued a stern warning ahead of the upcoming council elections. Launching the party’s campaign, he emphasized integrity and grassroots accountability. premiumpeddlers.com

“We won’t tolerate any council Chairman that lives outside his council area. Any council Chairman that is reported to live outside his council area will be sanctioned,” he declared, underscoring the need for local commitment.

Furthermore, Ojelabi encouraged all Chairmanship candidates to embrace transparency and community engagement. He urged them to maintain open‑door offices and implement people‑centered programmes tailored to local needs. His message clearly signaled the APC’s intention to tighten internal discipline, strengthen grassroots representation, and ensure that elected officials genuinely reside within the communities they serve.