Laja Adeoye's exclusion from Gen Z town hall criticized as missed opportunity
Laja Adeoye, Lagos governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), was excluded from a recent Gen Z town hall with other Lagos governorship candidates.
In Brief
- •Laja Adeoye, Lagos governorship candidate of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM), was excluded from a recent Gen Z town hall with other Lagos governorship candidates.
- •Olusegun Taiwo, special adviser on Digital Media Communication for the Laja Adeoye Campaign Organisation (LACO), described the exclusion as a missed opportunity for Adeoye to present his policy proposals and respond to questions from young voters.
- •Adeoye's Atunto Eko 1.0, or RESET Lagos Agenda, covers housing, traffic, flooding, waste management, unemployment, education, security, electricity, healthcare, infrastructure, and the environment.
- •Taiwo highlighted proposals including affordable housing, improved public transportation, flood-control infrastructure, recycling and waste-management reforms, job creation, technology development, and stronger local governance.
- •Taiwo urged young voters to assess the records, policies, and programmes of all candidates before the 2027 election and called on organisers of future political town halls and debates to include all significant candidates.
Why It Matters
The exclusion of Laja Adeoye from the Gen Z town hall highlights the importance of inclusive political engagement, particularly for young voters. Adeoye's RESET Lagos Agenda offers a comprehensive plan addressing key issues affecting young people in Lagos, including housing, transportation, and job creation. By excluding Adeoye, the organisers of the town hall missed an opportunity to provide young voters with a clear alternative programme and to foster meaningful democratic engagement. This incident underscores the need for political candidates to be given equal opportunities to present their policies and respond to voters' concerns.
Key Details
- Event
- Gen Z town hall with Lagos governorship candidates
- Date
- 2026-10-06
- Candidate Excluded
- Laja Adeoye
- Political Party
- Allied Peoples Movement (APM)
- Agenda
- Atunto Eko 1.0 (RESET Lagos Agenda)
- Election Year
- 2027
Context & Background
The Gen Z town hall was part of a series of events organized to bring together Lagos governorship candidates ahead of the 2027 election. The town hall aimed to provide an opportunity for young voters to hear and compare the programmes of candidates, particularly on issues affecting young people.
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