Youths in Badagry under the aegis of the Lagos West APC Youth have called for the governorship seat of Lagos State to be zoned to Badagry Division in the interest of equity, fairness and justice.
The call was made by the Convener of Lagos West APC Youth, Prince Seyon Adeyemi Akran, in a speech delivered p behalf of the group at a gathering in Badagry.
Akran described the moment as historic, saying the youths were united in their demand for political inclusion and greater representation for the division.
“Today marks a defining moment in the history of Badagry Federation, and we stand here as the voice of the youth, united, conscious and determined.
“We are here to say clearly, confidently and collectively that Badagry has learnt from history and deserves its rightful place in the political leadership of Lagos State,”Akran said.
According to him, since the creation of Lagos State in 1967, Badagry Division has never produced a governor, in spite of its longstanding contributions to the state and the progressive political movement.
“Since the creation of Lagos State in 1967, through military and civilian administrations, Badagry has never produced a governor of the state not once. This is not an accusation; it is a fact.
“Our demand is rooted in justice and fairness, devoid of offence to God and man. In the spirit of equity, fairness and unity, Badagry deserves its rightful place,” he said.
Akran said Badagry had remained a loyal stakeholder in the political development of Lagos State and the All Progressives Congress (APC), adding that the division had consistently delivered electoral support and remained committed to progressive ideals.
“Badagry is not on the sidelines. We are contributors. We are participants. We are stakeholders.
“From elections to governance, Badagry has stood with the progressive movement. We have shown loyalty. We have delivered. We have remained committed,” he said.
He stressed that the youths must not be excluded from the political future of the state, noting that inclusion, opportunity and representation were critical to sustaining confidence in the democratic process.
“We speak today as leaders of tomorrow, and we say clearly that the system must not disadvantage the youth. We deserve inclusion.
“We deserve opportunity. We deserve representation,” he said.
He also said Badagry possessed the human and material resources required to lead Lagos State, describing the division as strategic to the future growth of the state.
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