SDP Group Alleges APC Exploitation of PWDs in Lagos Ahead of 2027 Polls

​The South West Action Group (SWAG), a political support base for Social Democratic Party (SDP) presidential hopeful Prince Adewole Adebayo, has accused the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State of leveraging the economic vulnerability of persons with disabilities (PWDs) for political leverage.

​In a statement signed by Coordinator Wale Balogun and Publicity Secretary Otunba Sanni, the group alleged that agents of the ruling party are distributing money, food items, and other inducements across areas including Lagos Mainland, Lagos Island, Ikorodu, and Mushin. According to SWAG, these distributions are allegedly tied to the collection and retention of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to guarantee electoral support, while those who refuse face exclusion from relief measures.

​Branding the practice an infringement on human dignity and democratic freedom, SWAG cited relevant sections of the 1999 Constitution as well as the Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act, 2018. The group called on the Lagos State Government, the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, INEC, and law enforcement agencies to investigate the claims and ensure vulnerable citizens are not denied welfare assistance over political affiliations.

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​The allegations form part of a broader critique of current socioeconomic hardships, with SWAG pitching Adewole Adebayo’s “Farewell to Poverty and Insecurity” blueprint as a structural alternative focused on social justice, human welfare, and inclusive development.