By Adebola Isimijola, Lagos


The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has released the official list of winners of its House of Representatives and Lagos State House of Assembly primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections, amid escalating protests and allegations of manipulation and replacement of originally declared winners in several constituencies.

The list, signed by the Lagos APC Chairman, Cornelius Ojelabi, confirms 24 House of Representatives candidates and 40 House of Assembly candidates across the state.

The announcement comes against the backdrop of growing internal tensions within the party, following protests by aspirants and their supporters who alleged that the final list differs from the outcomes of the primaries conducted at ward and constituency levels. Some protesters claimed that candidates initially believed to have won were replaced before the official publication of the list.

Reports earlier circulated by Lagos Reporters also indicated demonstrations in parts of the state, with aggrieved members accusing party leaders of undermining the internal democratic process and imposing preferred candidates.

Despite the controversy, the list confirms several prominent political figures as flag bearers for the forthcoming elections.

For the House of Representatives, notable candidates include James Abiodun Faleke, who emerged for Ikeja Federal Constituency; Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, for Agege Federal Constituency; and Babajimi Benson, for Ikorodu Federal Constituency.

Others include Muftau Egberongbe (Apapa), Moses Olanrewaju (Amuwo-Odofin), Adeyemi Alli (Mushin I), Moses Oluwatosin Fayinka (Mushin II), and Fuad Kayode Laguda (Surulere I). Lanre Okunnola emerged for Surulere II, while Fuad Atanda-Lawal secured Eti-Osa Federal Constituency. Bello Monsuru Oloyede was listed for Oshodi-Isolo II, and Kolade David Alabi for Somolu.

Benjamin Adeyemi Olabinjo clinched Ifako-Ijaiye, Bolaji Kayode Robert emerged for Ojo Federal Constituency, while Paul Abioye Kalejaiye was listed for Ajeromi-Ifelodun. Dolapo Badru and Kayode Moshood Akiolu were named for Lagos Island I and II respectively.

In Alimosho Federal Constituency, Olabisi Adebanjo emerged as the party’s flag bearer and reportedly the only female candidate among the 24 House of Representatives nominees.

Other candidates include Adebayo Balogun (Ibeju-Lekki), Taiwo Aiyedun (Oshodi-Isolo I), Dele Osinowo (Kosofe), Segun Adeniran Onilude (Badagry), Wale Raji (Epe), and Adekunle Omolaja (Lagos Mainland).

For the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda emerged for Apapa Constituency I, while Musibau Lawal secured Apapa II. Barakat Bakare-Odunuga won Surulere I, and Damilola Ayinde-Marshall clinched Surulere II.

Other winners include Oluwagbemiga Abiola (Agege I), Saheed Bankole (Eti-Osa I), and Gbolahan Yishawu (Eti-Osa II). In Oshodi-Isolo, Oladipo Olayinka Ajomale and Mayowa Alakija emerged for Constituencies I and II respectively.

In Ikorodu, Toyin Gafar and Moshood Aro secured tickets for Constituencies I and II, while Somolu produced Orekoya Abiodun and Moruf Alli-Balogun. Ifako-Ijaiye went to Temitope Adedeji Adewale and Rasheed Lanre Makinde.

Ojo Constituencies I and II were won by Oluwaseun Adebisi Ege and Suraju Tijani, while Ikeja went to Adedamola Kasumu and Adeseyi Lawal.

For Ajeromi-Ifelodun, Saad Lukmon Olumoh and Sabur Akanbi Oluwa secured Constituencies I and II respectively. Lagos Island Constituency I went to Lara Olumegbon-Lawal, while Yusuf Nurudeen Abiodun clinched Constituency II. In Alimosho, Olatunji Lukmon Jimoh-Orelope and Joseph Kehinde emerged for Constituencies I and II.

The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has not officially responded in detail to allegations that some names on the final list differ from perceived primary winners in certain constituencies, leaving internal disputes unresolved.

As of press time, the party has maintained silence on the controversy, even as pressure mounts for clarification and reconciliation within its ranks ahead of the 2027 general elections.