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  Tokunbo Abiru, the senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, has emerged as the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the 2027 general elections after winning the party’s primary unopposed. Abiru secured all 344 votes cast by delegates during the primary election held on Saturday at CMD, Magodo, Lagos, with no invalid vote recorded. The returning officer for the exercise, Fouad Oki, declared the process free, fair and in compliance with the provisions of the Electoral Act. Speaking after his emergence, Abiru expressed gratitude to party leaders and members across the district for their confidence in his leadership, promising to remain committed to his “#DoingGood” agenda. “I want to let you know that I will continue to be passionate about ensuring greater good for a greater and larger number,” the senator said. He described the nomination as both an honour and a recognition of the efforts made during his time in office, assuring constituents that he woul...

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 “ Some aspirants in the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primary election for the Lagos Mainland Federal Constituency have rejected the results allegedly submitted by the returning officer, insisting that no valid election took place in several wards across the constituency. The aggrieved aspirants, who described the exercise as chaotic and marred by widespread irregularities, have reportedly submitted a formal petition to the APC Lagos State Secretariat at ACME, Ogba, calling on the party leadership to nullify the process and investigate the conduct of the electoral officers. According to the aspirants, elections did not hold in at least eight wards within the constituency due to confusion, disruption, and alleged intimidation by some political actors and their supporters. They questioned how a returning officer could declare and submit election results despite the breakdown of the electoral process in many polling locations. “One wonders how results could...

The Coalition of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Kosofe Local Government, driven by its commitment to good governance, peaceful coexistence, and the preservation of a safe and healthy environment for all residents, has taken keen interest in the recent developments following the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primary election held on Saturday, 16th May 2026 within Kosofe Federal Constituency.  From available information and declarations made at the conclusion of the exercise, Mayor Dele Oshinowo was announced by the designated returning officer as the duly elected candidate and flag bearer of the APC for the 2027 general elections. However, the Coalition note concerns the contradictory position emanating from the camp of the incumbent MHR Hon. Mrs. Kafilat Ogbara, which initially laid claim to victory and has subsequently asserted that the election did not hold. This inconsistency is both troubling and capable of generating confusion, tension, and un...

  By oluwaseyi fadoro  The Chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Cornelius Ojelabi, has said the party is closely monitoring developments following the House of Representatives primary election in the state. Ojelabi assured party members that an election petition panel would be set up to examine complaints and grievances raised by aggrieved aspirants and make appropriate recommendations. Speaking at the party’s secretariat in ACME, Ogba, while addressing journalists on the conduct of the primaries in some local governments under his supervision, the APC chairman expressed satisfaction with the large turnout of members at various polling units. According to him, the massive participation reflects the growing acceptance of the party ahead of the 2027 general elections. Meanwhile, one of the aspirants for the Lagos Mainland Federal Constituency ticket, Hakeem Animashaun, appealed to the party leadership to launch an independent investigation ...

  By oluwaseyi fadoro  The Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly and All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives aspirant for Agege Constituency, Mudashiru Obasa, has described the party’s primaries held on Saturday as peaceful and a reflection of strong internal democracy within the APC. Obasa made the remarks shortly after casting his vote at his ward in Agege at about 1 p.m., where he was welcomed by a large crowd of party supporters and residents. Speaking with journalists after voting, the lawmaker commended the leadership of the APC for what he described as a successful and orderly exercise. “This is a fantastic exercise and a very good development and a new direction,” Obasa said. “We appreciate the National Chairman of APC and his team, as well as party leaders in Lagos State. Though we are still awaiting reports from other wards, I believe the process will remain peaceful as well.” Obasa also reacted to the decision of some aspirants to step down d...