- Serving lawmakers secure APC return tickets across Lagos
- Wale Raji retains APC ticket for Epe Federal Constituency
- APC primaries produce returning and new House of Reps candidates
Several serving members of the House of Representatives in Lagos State have secured return tickets following the conclusion of the All Progressives Congress primary elections held across the state.
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Eko Hot Blog reports that among the returning lawmakers is Wale Raji, who emerged again as the APC candidate for Epe Federal Constituency ahead of the forthcoming general election.
The primary elections also produced the return of other serving federal lawmakers who successfully retained their party tickets within their respective constituencies.
Some of the serving lawmakers who secured return tickets include:
Epe Federal Constituency — Wale Raji
Ikorodu Federal Constituency — Babajimi Benson
Ikeja Federal Constituency — James Faleke
Surulere I — Laguda Fuad
Eti-Osa — Atanda Lawal Fuad
Mushin II — Hon. Fayinka Moses
Kosofe — Osinowo Dele
Other APC candidates who emerged from the primaries across Lagos State include:
Apapa — Mufutau Egberongbe
Amuwo Odofin — Olanrewaju Moses
Mushin I — Hon. Alli Adeyemi
Surulere II — Okunola Lanre
Agege — Obasa Mudashiru
Oshodi I — Aiyetun Taiwo
Oshodi II — Oloyede Bello
Shomolu — Alabi Kolade
Ifako-Ijaiye — Olabinjo Benjamin
Ojo — Robert Bolaji Kayode
Ajeromi-Ifelodun — Kalejaiye Paul
Lagos Island I — Dolapo Badru
Lagos Island II — Kayode Akiolu
Alimosho — Adebanjo Olabisi
Ibeju-Lekki — Bayo Balogun
Badagry — Onilude Segun
Lagos Mainland — Omolaja Adekunle
The outcome of the APC primaries has continued to generate reactions across Lagos State, particularly in constituencies where serving lawmakers secured another opportunity to return to the National Assembly.
In Epe Division, supporters of Wale Raji described his emergence as a reflection of the support he continues to enjoy across Epe, Eredo, and Ikosi-Ejinrin due to his representation and developmental projects facilitated within the constituency.
Political stakeholders believe the successful return of several incumbent lawmakers may further strengthen continuity and legislative experience within the APC ahead of the general elections.
