How To Plan Your Movement As Lagos Hosts APC Presidential Campaign Grand Finale

The All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential campaign’s grand finale will be held in Lagos on Tuesday, February 21, 2023.

Lagos is the political stronghold of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the party’s presidential candidate.

Considering the possible impact the mega rally would have on residents’ movements, the Lagos state ministry of transportation has issued a travel advisory to help those concerned get around with minimum hindrances.

As a result of the above stated, there will be a procession of APC Presidential Candidate, Party Stalwarts, Party Faithful and Supporters from the Local Airport to Stadium through Mobolaji Bank Anthony WayMarylandIkorodu Road (Idi-Iroko, Anthony, Obanikoro, Onipanu, Fadeyi)Jibowu EmpireMoshalashiOjuelegbaBarracksStadium.

Hence, Motorists are advised to make use of the following alternative routes during the procession:

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

While the procession holds on the Main Carriage Way on Ikorodu Road, the Service Lane will 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: 

OshodiBridgeAnthony BridgeGbagada Iyana OworoThird Mainland bridge to connect destination  

OJUELEGBA –SURULERE, USE:

Lawanson -Itire RoadOgunlanaDrive AkereleShittaRoundabout

(a) Adeniran OgunsayaBode Thomas 

(b) MashaAdelabuCensus Babs AnimashaunBode Thomasor (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 Animaghaun 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.

So, we humbly seek the support and cooperation of all road users, and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Signed:

Mr. Bolaji Oreagba,

General Manager, Lagos State Traffic Management Authority,

(LASTMA)

19th February, 2023.