We Are Suffering!" – APC Members Protest in Lagos Over Alleged Leadership Failure

Tension is rising within the Lagos chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as party members took to the streets to protest what they described as “gross injustice and failed leadership.” The protest, which occurred at the Lagos State House of Assembly on July 28, was led by a faction known as the Concerned and Loyal APC Members.

Chanting slogans such as “We are hungry! We are suffering!”, the protesters called for the immediate resignation of the state party chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, accusing him of running the party like a private empire. According to the group, the APC leadership under Ojelabi has consistently sidelined loyal grassroots members while favouring the powerful Justice Forum faction.

They further alleged that political appointments and local government nominations were unfairly shared, with many longtime party loyalists left out. “Our leaders have abandoned us. They only remember us during elections, and we cannot continue like this,” one protester declared.

This is not the first time the APC in Lagos has faced internal turmoil. Earlier in July, another protest broke out in Ojokoro LCDA, where party faithful opposed the imposition of a chairmanship candidate with no ties to the local community. Similar unrest was also recorded in Yaba, Ebute Metta, and Epe, pointing to growing dissatisfaction across multiple zones.

Political observers say these protests signal deeper issues ahead of the 2027 general elections. With internal democracy being questioned, the APC in Lagos risks alienating its grassroots support base.

The party leadership is yet to release an official statement, but tension remains high. If not addressed, these cracks could widen and shake the ruling party's dominance in the state.