- APC Lagos Primaries: 8 Incumbent House of Reps Members Lose Return Tickets
- Hon. Ganiyu Adele Ayuba was defeated by Princess Olabisi Adebanjo
- In Kosofe Federal Constituency, Hon. Ogbara Adetola Kalifat lost out as Dele Osinowo, former Agboyi-Ketu LCDA Chairman, emerged as the APC candidate in a keenly contested Primary
There has been a major political shake-up within the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State following the conclusion of party primaries ahead of the 2027 general elections, as eight sitting members of the House of Representatives lost their return tickets.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the outcome has produced a fresh lineup of candidates across key federal constituencies, with party insiders describing the development as part of a wider internal realignment within the ruling party.
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In Apapa Federal Constituency, Hon. Adesola Samuel Adedayo was defeated at the primaries and replaced by Mufutau Egberongbe as the APC candidate.
In Agege Federal Constituency, Ahmed Adewale Waheed lost out as Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, emerged as the party’s candidate through consensus.
In Oshodi/Isolo I Federal Constituency, Hon. Bashir Dawodu was defeated as Taiwo Aiyedun clinched the APC ticket.
In Shomolu Federal Constituency, Hon. Ademorin Ali Kuye lost the party ticket to Kolade Alabi.
In Alimosho Federal Constituency, Hon. Ganiyu Adele Ayuba was defeated by Princess Olabisi Adebanjo, the immediate past Chairman of Mosan-Okunola LCDA.
In Kosofe Federal Constituency, Hon. Ogbara Adetola Kalifat lost out as Dele Osinowo, former Agboyi-Ketu LCDA Chairman, emerged as the APC candidate in a keenly contested primary.
In Badagry Federal Constituency, Hon. Sesi Oluwaseun Whingan was defeated by Onilude Segun.
In Lagos Mainland Federal Constituency, Hon. Moshood Olanrewaju Oshun lost the ticket to Omolaja Adekunle.
The primaries signal a significant turnover in Lagos APC’s House of Representatives caucus, with several incumbents displaced by new entrants and grassroots political actors.
Political observers say the outcome reflects the party’s internal restructuring and intensifying competition ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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