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APC Primary Crisis: Stakeholders Push for Ebute Metta West Candidate as Animashahun Gains Support

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  Fresh indications have emerged that key stakeholders within the All Progressives Congress (APC) may consider zoning the Lagos Mainland Federal Constituency House of Representatives ticket to Ebute Metta West following the crisis that trailed the party’s disrupted primary election. The controversial primary, which was reportedly marred by disagreements and confusion in parts of the constituency, has continued to generate reactions among party members and supporters, raising concerns over unity within the APC fold ahead of the next electoral phase. Sources within the party revealed that prominent APC leaders in Lagos State, alongside national stakeholders, have intensified consultations over possible solutions capable of restoring stability and cohesion within the constituency. As discussions continue behind closed doors, the idea of zoning the House of Representatives ticket to Ebute Metta West is said to be gaining momentum among party leaders seeking political balance and inclus...

Patriots Demand Urgent Action on Insecurity, Poverty, Electoral Reforms

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  By oluwaseyi fadoro  The Patriots, a coalition of respected elder statesmen and concerned Nigerians chaired by Emeka Anyaoku, have called for urgent national action to address worsening insecurity, deepening poverty, and flaws in Nigeria’s political system ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a communiqué released after their meeting in Lagos on Thursday, the group decried the persistent wave of killings, kidnappings, and attacks on communities by bandits across several regions of the country, particularly the North-East, North-West, North-Central, and parts of the South-West. The group warned that the increasing displacement of citizens and the inability of farmers to safely return to their farmlands were worsening the country’s food security challenges and humanitarian crisis. According to the Patriots, insecurity should now be treated as a major national emergency affecting governance, public safety, and economic survival. They therefore urged the Federal Government to...

Patriots Raise Alarm Over Insecurity, Poverty Ahead of 2027 Elections

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  By oluwaseyi fadoro  The Patriots, a non-partisan group of elder statesmen and prominent Nigerians led by Emeka Anyaoku, have expressed deep concern over the worsening insecurity, rising poverty, and the state of Nigeria’s political system ahead of the 2027 general elections. In a communiqué issued after their meeting in Lagos on Thursday, the group lamented the continued killings, kidnappings, and displacement of communities by bandits across several parts of the country, particularly in the North-East, North-West, North-Central, and recently the South-West regions. According to the group, the growing number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) and the inability of many farmers to access their farmlands pose a serious threat to national food security. The Patriots urged the Federal Government to treat insecurity as a “national security, governance and economic survival crisis,” and called for the establishment of a special committee to advise government on practical measu...

Gratitude and Renewed Commitment: Hon. Adeseyi Lawal Thanks Ikeja Constituency 1

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  With a heart full of gratitude and appreciation, Hon Adeseyi Lawal has sincerely thanked the good people of Ikeja Constituency 1 for the confidence and support shown in returning him to the Lagos State House of Assembly. Hon. Adeseyi Lawal described the victory as a collective success for the people, the party, and the entire constituency. He expressed deep appreciation to the loyal residents, supporters, youths, women, elders, and party faithful whose unwavering belief and commitment made the journey successful. According to him, the renewed mandate is not just an honour, but a call to continue serving with dedication, transparency, and passion for the development of Ikeja Constituency 1. He assured the people that he remains committed to quality representation, empowerment programmes, community development, and policies that will improve the lives of everyone in the constituency. Special appreciation was also extended to the respected party leaders in Ikeja Constituency 1 for t...

2027: Adeseyi Lawal Emerges APC Consensus Candidate in Ikeja 1

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  By oluwaseyi fadoro   Members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ikeja Constituency 1 have unanimously reaffirmed their confidence in Hon. Adeseyi Lawal by electing him unopposed as the party’s consensus candidate.  The affirmation, held on Wednesday at St. Peter Primary School, Ikeja, saw a massive turnout of party faithful and delegates, signaling strong grassroots support for Lawal within the constituency. Reacting to his unopposed election, Hon. Lawal expressed deep appreciation to party leaders, stakeholders, women, youths, delegates, and APC members across Ikeja Constituency 1. He described the overwhelming turnout as a humbling honor and outlined plans for youth and widow empowerment, alongside the launch of new community projects aimed at further developing what he described as the "city of government." In his remarks, Lawal also praised the President for his achievements, particularly in road construction, highlighting his experience and urging all ...

Hon. Adeseyi Lawal Emerges APC Consensus Candidate for Ikeja Constituency 1

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  By oluwaseyi fadoro  Hon. Adeseyi Lawal has emerged unopposed as the consensus candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for Ikeja Constituency 1 ahead of the 2027 elections. The affirmation took place on Wednesday at St. Peter Primary School, Ikeja, where party faithful, delegates, and stakeholders gathered in large numbers to endorse his candidacy, demonstrating strong grassroots support within the constituency. Speaking after his emergence, Lawal expressed gratitude to party leaders, stakeholders, women, youths, delegates, and APC members across Ikeja Constituency 1 for the confidence reposed in him. He described the overwhelming support as a humbling experience and pledged to intensify efforts toward youth and widow empowerment while unveiling additional community-based projects aimed at further developing Ikeja, which he referred to as the “city of government.” Lawal also commended the President for what he described as notable achievements in infrastructure deve...

Awori Group Warns APC Against Undermining Ayuba’s Victory in Alimosho Reps Primary

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  The Awori Concerned Citizens in Alimosho Federal Constituency have warned against any alleged attempt to deny Hon. Ganiyu Adele Ayuba his victory in the recently conducted All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primary election in the constituency. The group described Ayuba’s emergence as the APC candidate as both a democratic victory and a historic milestone for the Awori people in Alimosho Federal Constituency. Speaking on behalf of the group after consultations with stakeholders, community leaders, party faithful, and indigenes, the head of the group and leader of all Awori youth leaders (Olori-Odo), Hon. Chief Akinwande Ganiyu, said the victory marked the first time in the current political dispensation that an indigene of Awori extraction would emerge as the party’s candidate for the House of Representatives seat in the constituency. According to him, the Awori Concerned Citizens and Olori-Odo Awori Parapo have consistently supported the progressive ideals ...