By Kayode Olopade
As preparations of the 2027 general elections gather momentum, Lagos State government on Thursday resolved to endorse legislative aspirants who are capable of articulating the plans of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the state and national levels.
This was part of the communique reached at a 3-day 19th Executive and Legislative Parley organized by the Office of Political, Legislative and Civic Engagement at the Eko Hotels and suites with the theme, ‘Equal Participation in Governance Highlighting the importance of collaboration in achieving the present administration’s THEMES+ Agenda.
The Parley had in attendance the State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, his Deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, State Executive Council, Members of the National Assembly representing Lagos State, Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly, members of the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), party leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chairmen of Local Government Areas/Local Council Development Areas (LGAs/LCDAs) and top Government officials of the state.
In the communique signed Special Adviser, Office of Political, Legislative and Civic Engagement Dr. Afolabi Abiodun Tajudeen, the parley maintained that part of the objectives of the forum was to promote effective collaboration between the Executive, Legislative and Judicial arms of government and address challenges affecting governance and implementation of policies.
Some of the resolutions adopted at the final day include that,’’ The state government expedite action on the proposed establishment of a Lagos Airline to enhance economic prosperity of the state.
"The three arms of Government should deepen their harmonious working relationship through– collaboration, cooperation, coordination, communication and consensus.
"There is need to ensure structured engagement between the State Government and Party structures to bring about inclusion of grassroots participatory decision-making and shared-growth.’’
The parley urged the party and government to develop stronger synergy to strengthen mechanisms that will bring party cohesion and facilitate success in the 2027 elections.
They also averred that the executive must ensure the practice of early engagement with the legislature on Appropriation process (budget).
The communique added that, "The executive must continue its culture of robust engagements with the legislature on its proposed policies.
"The three arms of government should promote unified direction to reduce duplication, inefficiency and improve communication to enhance development.
"For the Legislature, (State and National) only candidates who can coherently articulate the views and plans of the party should be endorsed.
"There should be an institutionalised quarterly meeting of the Executive, Members of the National Assembly representing Lagos State and Members of the Lagos State House of Assembly to review national level engagements, align priorities, performance and chart a way forward.
"The Executive/Legislative Parley should be restructured to facilitate close-door discussion of the various political organs- the three arms of government, the Party, State and national legislators and GAC.
"The Office of Political, Legislative and Civic Engagement should endeavor to organise a 20th edition of the Parley to give account of its stewardship and get feedback on its performance before the end of this administration.’
The parley also resolved that the state government, party structures (state, Local Government Areas, ward) and elected representatives should ensure intensified voter mobilization and awareness for Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) to strengthen democratic participation.
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