The political atmosphere in Lagos State intensified yesterday as the All Progressives Congress (APC) launched Day One of its screening exercise for aspirants vying for tickets to the Lagos State House of Assembly ahead of the 2027 elections. The official schedule revealed fierce contests across the three senatorial districts, with experienced incumbents facing strong challenges from a wave of ambitious newcomers.
High-Stakes Battles
From the competitive races in Surulere to the crowded fields in Alimosho and Ikorodu, aspirants openly challenged incumbent lawmakers. Many also demanded direct primaries instead of a consensus arrangement, reflecting the high level of political engagement.
Lagos West I and II
These districts recorded some of the most crowded contests, with several constituencies featuring up to five aspirants or more. In Agege 1, the race includes Oladipo Tunde Shola, Oluwagbenga Michael Abiola, Egunjobi Ganiyu Kola, Jubreel Abdulkareem, and Sule Sakiru Akindee. Agege 2 features Oluokun Azizat Olamide, Azeez Oladapo Yusuf, and Oladeebo Olaide Mutiu.
Ajeromi and Alimosho
In Ajeromi 1, contenders are Olumoh Saad Lukman, Dosunmu Bidemi A., Shuaib Fatai Orombo, and Tajudeen Adebola Amusa. Ajeromi 2 has Sabur Akanbi Oluwa, Oluwa Olatunji Fatai, and Jimoh Orelope Olatunji L. For Alimosho 1, the aspirants are Yusuf Sakiru Adisa, Aroguma-Afolabi, and Kehinde Joseph. Alimosho 2 features Onifade Babatunde Semiu, Jimoh Seidu Ogunmodede, Sanuth Muibat Omotunde, Nojim Gbadebo, Adewale Temilope Adedeji, and Fagbulu Omownade.
Ifako-Ijaiye
In Ifako-Ijaiye 1, the race includes Ajiboye Afolabi, Lawal Quadri Adewale, Adedira Oluwarotimi Olafusi, and Olotu Ojo Emmanuel.
The screening process continues as the APC aims to select the strongest candidates for the general elections.
