The grand finale of the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign will hold on Tuesday in Lagos – home state of the presidential candidate, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
According to a statement on Sunday by the party’s Publicity Secretary in the state, Hon. Seye Oladejo, President Muhammadu Buhari will lead the Presidential Campaign Council (PCC), which include the APC National Chairman, Senator Abdullahi Adamu; Director General of the PCC, Governor Simon Lalong of Plateau State; all APC state governors and members of the National Assembly; and other prominent leaders of the party.
The venue is the Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere, Lagos Mainland. The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has released a travel advisory to management the inflow of supporters.
LASTMA’s General Manager, Mr Bolaji Oreagba that the procession of the APC presidential candidate, party stalwarts, faithful and supporters will go from the local airport in Ikeja through Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Maryland, Ikorodu Road (Idi-Iroko, Anthony, Obanikoro, Onipanu, Fadeyi), Jibowu, Empire, Mosalasi, Ojuelegba, Barracks to Stadium.
Oreagba advised motorists to use alternative routes during the procession. These are:
1. FROM LOCAL AIRPORT TO MARYLAND, Use:
Kodesoh – Obafemi Awolowo Way – Kudirat Abiola Way (Old Oregun Road) Ojota – Maryland and connect destination
2. FROM LOCAL AIRPORT TO KETU – MILE 12, Use:
Kodesoh – Obafemi Awolowo Way – Secretariat Road – Mobolaji Johnson Avenue (7-Up) – Ojota Interchange Ketu and connect destination
He said that, while the procession holds on the main carriage way on Ikorodu Road, “the service lane would be available for use by the motorists without any hassle.
“In addition, in order to reduce inconvenience and travel time before and during the procession/rally, motorists can make use of the following:
IKORODU TO LAGOS/LAGOS-IBADAN EXPRESSWAY TO LAGOS/OSHODI, Use:
Old Toll Gate – Alapere – Ogudu – Iyana Oworo – Third Mainland Bridge and connect destination
APAPA – OSHODI EXPRESSWAY TO LAGOS, Use:
Oshodi Bridge – Anthony Bridge – Gbagada – Iyana Oworo – Third Mainland bridge to connect destination
OJUELEGBA – SURULERE, Use:
Lawanson – Itire Road – Ogunlana Drive – Akerele – Shitta Roundabout
(a) Adeniran Ogunsaya – Bode Thomas
(b) Masha – Adelabu – Census – Babs Animashaun Bode Thomas or (Doyin – Eric Moore – Abebe Village (Nigerian Breweries) – Costain and connect destination
(c) Masha – Kilo
COSTAIN – SURULERE Use:
(a) Costain – Iponri – Iponri Estate – Bode Thomas and connect destination
(b) Costain – Abebe Village – Eric Moore – Doyin – Bode Thomas OR Babs Animashaun (Babs Animashaun – Census – Adelabu) Masha and connect destination
“In order to reduce inconvenience, travel time, and ensure safety and security of all road users, adequate security and law enforcement personnel will be deployed along the entire dedicated routes to the stadium and alternative roads”.
The LASTMA boss further said: “So, we humbly seek the support and cooperation of all road users, and apologise for any inconvenience this may cause”.
According to the party’s spokesman in Lagos, the rally would bring to a befitting climax to the campaign, which has seen Tinubu “traverse all the nooks and crannies of the country, selling his ‘Renewed Hope’ manifesto”.
Oladejo further said: ‘The event has been put together to showcase the traditional hospitality of Lagosians and underscore the tremendous support enjoyed by Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu not only as the founder of modern Lagos but also celebrate him as the hero of our nascent democracy.
“As a responsible party and government, we have made solid arrangements to ensure there is no disruption to normal daily activities of citizens.
“Special attention has been given to the security and safety of participants and supporters to ensure a hitch-free event.
“The State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu as the chief host has enjoined Lagosians to give Asiwaju a tumultuous welcome”.
