APC Lagos Declares Winners of Local Government Primaries Ahead of July 12 Elections
APC Lagos Declares Winners of Local Government Primaries Ahead of July 12 Elections
…As Party Urges Aggrieved Aspirants to Embrace Peace and Seek Redress Through Appeal Committee
LAGOS, Nigeria – The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has officially announced the winners of its local government primary elections held at the party’s secretariat in Acme, Ogba, on Saturday.
The primary exercise, which attracted party delegates and stakeholders from across the state, produced chairmanship candidates for 50 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) ahead of the forthcoming Local Government Elections scheduled for July 12, 2025.
Addressing journalists after the conclusion of the primaries, Chairman of the APC Electoral Committee, Barrister Babatunde Ogala, described the exercise as “tasking but highly successful.” He commended party members, delegates, and officials for demonstrating commitment to internal democracy, while calling for calm among aspirants who may feel dissatisfied with the outcome.
“In every contest, there are bound to be winners and losers. What is most important is the collective interest of the party,” Ogala said. “For those with genuine grievances, the Appeal Committee will begin sitting tomorrow, May 11, at this same venue to ensure fair hearing and redress.”
He also disclosed that primaries could not hold in some local governments such as Yaba and Lagos Mainland due to unresolved internal issues, which are currently being addressed.
Some local government areas, including Iba, Oto-Awori, Ijede, Lekki, and Kosofe, adopted the consensus option as delegates openly endorsed agreed candidates during the primaries, a move which was ratified by the party’s electoral committee.
Providing security and medical oversight, personnel from relevant agencies and medical teams were stationed at the venue to ensure a smooth and safe process. Ogala extended appreciation to all security agencies for their professionalism and to health personnel for being on standby.
Also speaking during the event, Lagos State Deputy Governor, Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, encouraged aspirants and their supporters to remain calm and trust in the party’s transparent process. He noted that candidates from councils located in far-flung areas or those who had reached consensus should be prioritized to enable delegates return home safely.
“Lagos is a one-party state, but we must ensure that internal wrangling doesn’t sabotage our collective efforts. Our unity is our strength,” Hamzat stated.
He expressed gratitude to delegates and aspirants on behalf of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the APC leadership for conducting themselves peacefully and upholding the integrity of the party.
The APC candidates who emerged victorious in the primaries and are now set to fly the party’s flag at the July polls include:
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Apapa-Iganmu – Jimoh Saliu
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Bariga – Bukola Omofe
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Mushin – Aruwe Tubosun
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Ojodu – David Odumbaku
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Egbe-Idimu – Balogun Idris
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Igando-Ikotun – Lasisi Akinsanya
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Ikeja – Akeem Dauda
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Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye – Lawal Seyi Jakande
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Ikoyi-Obalende – Bola Oladunjoye
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Eti-Osa – Omooba Adeola
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Agege – Tunde Azeez
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Iru-Victoria Island – Aminat Alabi
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Itire-Ikate – Odunayo Olufemi
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Agbado-Oke Odo – Ishola Abiodun
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Coker-Aguda – Ogidan Oshodi
Meanwhile, officials of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) were on ground to monitor the conduct of the primaries, in line with the statutory mandate to ensure transparency in the build-up to the local elections.
The APC leadership reiterated its commitment to free, fair, and credible elections, and assured residents of Lagos State that the party is fielding competent candidates who are ready to deliver grassroots development in line with the T.H.E.M.E.S Plus agenda of Governor Sanwo-Olu’s administration.
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