All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship aspirant in Lagos state, Samuel Ajose, has purchased the party’s expression of interest and nomination forms valued at ₦50 million.

The Badagry-born philanthropist picked the forms personally in Abuja hours after the Governance Advisory Council (GAC), the apex leadership body of APC in Lagos; Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, and other chieftains of the Lagos APC endorsed the Deputy governor, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, as their preferred aspirant for the party’s ticket.

Ajose explained that his resolve remains rooted in service, anchored in a clear vision, and driven by one conviction that Lagos deserves development.

In a statement on his verified X handle formerly Twitter, Ajose said: “I have officially picked up my nomination and expression of interest forms, taking a definitive step forward in my aspiration to serve as Governor of Lagos State on the platform of our great party, the APC.

“This moment is bigger than a political process. It is a personal commitment to purposeful leadership, inclusive governance, and the kind of progress that every Lagosian can feel and point to.

“My resolve is rooted in service, anchored in a clear vision, and driven by one conviction; that Lagos deserves development which reaches every community, creates real opportunities for its people, and leaves no one behind.

“I begin this journey with humility, courage, and complete faith in God and in the good people of Lagos. Together, we are building something this state will be proud of.” (The Nation)