Lagos APC Primaries: Party Members Reject Results, Stage Protest in Agege

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May 13, 2025

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Lagos APC Primaries: Party Members Reject Results, Stage Protest in Agege—-Some members of the All Progressives Congress(APC) in Agege Local Government Area of Lagos State on Tuesday staged a protest over the results of last Saturday’s primaries of the party.

The party members, chanting words rejecting the outcome of the primaries during the protest at Oke-koto area of Agege, said the announced results did not reflect the will of APC members in the area.

They said Mr Babatunde Azeez and Mr Abiodun Akinola,announced as chairmanship candidates for Agege LG and Orile-Agege Local Council Development Area(LCDA) respectively, were imposed on party members.

Mr Sabitu Kamorudeen,Chairman of 2023 Presidential Campaign Council(PCC) in Agege, who led the protest,said most party members were against the emergence of the candidates for the two council areas.

According to him, the two candidates were hand-picked by some party leaders to serve their selfish interests.

“We are here to challenge those using President Bola Tinubu’s name to impose their candidates.

“The results are not only misleading but are a gross misrepresentation of the democratic will of our party members in Agege and Orile-Agege.

“The outcomes are not a reflection of due process but reek of manipulation and abuse of party machinery by entrenched interests,who have hijacked our local politics,” he said.

Speaking , Mr Adetunji Akinyemi, spokesperson, PCC Orile-Agege LCDA, said that members of the APC in the area acknowledge and respect the supremacy of party directives and structures.

According to him, such deference must not be misconstrued as passive endorsement of tyranny or authoritarianism cloaked as leadership.

“We cannot support a scenario where a single individual, wielding inordinate influence, positions himself as the sole arbiter of who rises or falls within the party in Agege.

“That is not party discipline—it is political capture, and it is antithetical to the democratic ethos of our party, the APC.The political climate in Agege and Orile-Agege is uniquely troubling,” he said

Also Mr Akeem Ashiru, one of party leaders in the area,urged the state council of APC, political leaders and members of the party’s National working Committee to act on the matter and check what he called hijack of the party in Agege and Orile Agege.

“This is Lagos and this is Agege, it is not a political estate to be inherited or transferred at will.

“For many of us, Agege is not only our constituency, it is our home.We have no ancestral retreats beyond these communities and so we must insist on justice, fairness and the preservation of peace,” Ashiru said.

Asanat Lawal, a member of the group, said that their allegiance remained with the broader APC.

According to her, party members are committed to the party and second-term bid of President Bola Tinubu, but will not remain silent in the face of oppression.

“We will continue to resist every attempt to destroy our democratic foundation of our local politics and we will defend the rights of our people to be represented by individuals of their choosing not by fiat, coercion or hereditary succession,” she said.

NAN reports that the party has inaugurated an appeal committee to look into alleged malpractices, manipulation and allegations raised by aspirants and delegates that participated in the primaries .

The party advised discontented aspirants to submit their appeals to the committee by 12.p.m. on Tuesday( May 13)

NAN reports that the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission, LASIEC, had fixed July 12 for the local government election in the state.

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Fletcher Hails Senator Yayi’s 56th Birthday, Applauds His Commitment to Good Governance

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August 10, 2026

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Fletcher Hails Senator Yayi’s 56th Birthday, Applauds His Commitment to Good Governance—-The President of the Association of Professional Food Service Providers of Nigeria (APFSN) , Managing Director, OfadaBoy Restaurant, a professional food service company, convener Ofada Rice Day and Co-Convener of Yayi Forward, Mr. Oluwatobi Fletcher (Ofadaboy), has felicitated with the Senator representing Ogun West Senatorial District, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola, on his birthday.

Fletcher, who is an indigene of Ofada town in Obafemi Owode local Government in Ogun State, described Senator Adeola as a committed public servant whose political journey and contributions to legislative development have continued to make a significant impact on the people of Ogun State and Nigeria.

In a birthday message, Fletcher commended the Senator for his dedication to public service, describing his leadership style as one anchored on grassroots engagement, purposeful representation and commitment to the welfare and development of his constituents.

According to Fletcher, Senator Adeola’s contributions to the development of Ogun West and his broader efforts in supporting initiatives that promote economic growth, empowerment and improved opportunities for the people deserve recognition and commendation.

“Today, we celebrate not just a politician, but a leader whose journey reflects resilience, dedication and a deep commitment to public service. Senator Solomon Adeola has demonstrated that leadership is ultimately about the people and the positive impact one can make in their lives.

“On behalf of APFSN, Yayi Forward and myself, I wish our distinguished Senator a very happy birthday. May God continue to grant him wisdom, good health, strength and the courage to continue serving our people and contributing to the development of our dear nation,” Fletcher said.

The APFSN President further expressed confidence that Senator Adeola would continue to provide purposeful leadership and contribute meaningfully to the socio-economic development of Ogun State and Nigeria.

He prayed for many more years of good health, fulfilment, greater accomplishments and continued relevance in public service.

“Happy Birthday, Distinguished Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola. May your new age usher in greater opportunities, renewed strength and even greater impact in the service of humanity,” Fletcher added.

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Lagos 2027: Governor Sanwo-Olu Endorses Obafemi Hamzat as APC Aspirant

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April 28, 2026

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Lagos 2027: Governor Sanwo-Olu Endorses Obafemi Hamzat as APC Aspirant—-Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has thrown his weight behind his deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, as his preferred successor for the 2027 governorship election—an early move that is already stirring quiet conversations within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

The endorsement did not come in the open. Instead, it followed a closed-door meeting at Lagos House, Marina, where Hamzat reportedly informed key stakeholders of his intention to run. Present at the gathering were members of the State Executive Council, party leaders, and influential figures within the Governor’s Advisory Council.

Among those in attendance were former Minister of State for Defence, Musiliu Obanikoro, and former senator Ganiyu Solomon—names that signal the weight of the political bloc involved in the discussions.

Speaking afterwards, Sanwo-Olu described the decision as “unanimous,” framing it as a consensus among party stakeholders. But the speed and timing of the endorsement—well ahead of party primaries—have raised eyebrows about how firmly the succession plan may already be taking shape behind the scenes.

“We just received Mr Deputy… to inform us of his intention,” the governor said, adding that those present agreed he is “fit and well-prepared” for the role.

Sanwo-Olu leaned heavily on Hamzat’s track record and their long-standing working relationship, portraying him as a loyal and capable hand ready to take over. He went further, suggesting that Hamzat has effectively been groomed for the position from the outset.

“This is a deputy governor that is worth a governor from day one,” he said.

In a remark that may further fuel speculation, the governor also referenced President Bola Tinubu’s enduring influence in Lagos politics, hinting that the current development could be part of a longer-term political vision.

Observers note that describing the gathering as a “family meeting” may reflect the tightly knit nature of decision-making within the state’s political structure—where major alignments are often settled before they reach the public stage.

While Hamzat has long been regarded as a key player in Lagos politics, the early endorsement positions him more clearly at the centre of succession discussions, even before a formal campaign has begun.

With more than a year to go before party primaries, the move is already reshaping conversations within the APC, where control of Lagos—Nigeria’s commercial nerve centre—remains one of the most strategic political prizes.

Whether this early alignment holds or faces internal pushback in the months ahead is a question many party watchers are now quietly asking

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