Voting has officially commenced in the All Progressives Congress (APC) Chairmanship Primary Election for the 2025 Local Government elections, with activities in full swing at the Party Secretariat in ACME Road, Ogba, Lagos.
In some Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs), the process was swift and orderly, as only aspirants who had been cleared by the party were allowed to cast their votes. These areas, having reached internal consensus, saw their candidates affirmed through a streamlined voting process before delegates exited the venue.
Among the LCDAs where consensus candidates emerged were Iba, Oto-Awori, Lekki, and Ijede. Mr. Isa Jubril was ratified as the consensus candidate for Iba LCDA, while Mr. Azeez Kareem received unanimous backing in Oto-Awori LCDA. Mr. Rasaq Kasali stood unopposed in Lekki LCDA, and Mrs. Motumrayo Gbadebo was the sole aspirant for Ijede LCDA, paving the way for their affirmation as the party’s standard bearers in their respective areas.
In the Surulere and Kosofe Local Government Areas, the primary contest saw a show of unity and maturity as other contenders stepped down in favor of Mr. Bamidele Sulaimon Yusuf in Surulere and Mr. Moyosore Ogunlewe in Kosofe, leading to their emergence as sole candidates.
Earlier, the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, who monitored the process, praised the aspirants for their conduct and commitment to peace. He described the atmosphere as a reflection of the party’s internal discipline and democratic maturity.
Dr. Hamzat further urged aspirants and their supporters to uphold the spirit of sportsmanship throughout the exercise, noting that the APC remains the most formidable and organized political force in Lagos State. According to him, the transparent and credible process being witnessed is not only a testament to the strength of the APC but also a model for other states to emulate.
The primary elections, a significant step in preparing for the upcoming Local Government polls are expected to continue smoothly across the remaining LGAs and LCDAs, with party officials assuring stakeholders of a fair and inclusive process.
