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Huge Turnout As Obasa Secures ‘Agege’ Reps Ticket
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A massive crowd of party faithful thronged Agege on Saturday, May 16, as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, secured his place as the All Progressives Congress (APC) consensus candidate for the Agege Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives.
Obasa exchanging pleasantries with supporters after securing Agege Reps ticket
The hitch-free primary exercise saw card-carrying members in their numbers validate his candidacy, underscoring the strength of his grassroots support.
The development comes just days after Obasa’s May 13 declaration at a stakeholders’ meeting in Agege, where he announced his ambition to contest for the federal seat.
At that earlier event, he explained that his decision was driven by calls from party leaders and stakeholders who believed he could serve Agege more effectively at the national level.
“I answered the call of our leaders and stakeholders who believe I can serve Agege better. We must present candidates with capacity, loyalty, and commitment to the progress of Agege,” Obasa had said.
At the primary election, Obasa expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support from his constituency.
“I am deeply humbled by the confidence reposed in me by our leaders and members. Today’s validation is not just about me; it is about our collective resolve to continue building Agege and Lagos State on the foundation of progress and development,” he remarked.
He further pledged to remain people-focused in his representation: “My commitment has always been to serve with integrity, to amplify the voices of our people, and to ensure that Agege continues to stand tall in the comity of constituencies.This validation strengthens my resolve to deliver more dividends of democracy.”
Party officials praised the peaceful conduct of the exercise, noting that it reflected the unity and discipline within the APC in Agege.
Observers also pointed to Obasa’s earlier endorsement of Hon. Ganiyu Egunjobi for Agege Constituency I and Hon. Azeez Oladapo Yusuf Ninolowo for Agege Constituency II as evidence of his broader strategy to consolidate party cohesion.
With the primary now concluded, Obasa is set to fly the APC flag in the forthcoming general election, a move that many believe will further entrench the party’s influence in Agege.
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2027: “You Cannot Stop Us From Entering Your States” — Kwankwaso Warns Governors, Says Nigeria Is Bigger Than Any Election
Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, 2027 vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has warned governors against attempting to prevent him and other opposition leaders from entering their states to campaign ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Kwankwaso said governors who believe they can stop opposition candidates from visiting their states are making a serious mistake, stressing that political leaders should not use their positions to restrict legitimate political activities.
The NDC vice-presidential candidate said Nigeria must remain bigger than any election or administration, suggesting that political contests should not be allowed to undermine the country’s unity or democratic process.
His comments come as the NDC intensifies its political activities and outreach ahead of the 2027 elections, with the party seeking support across different parts of the country.
Kwankwaso, who is running alongside Peter Obi on the NDC ticket, has in recent weeks been involved in political consultations and engagements across northern states as the opposition party builds its campaign structure.
The former Kano State governor said attempts by state governors to restrict opposition movements would not stop the party from engaging Nigerians and presenting its political message across the country.
He stressed that every political party and candidate should be given the opportunity to meet voters, explain their programmes and seek support without unnecessary restrictions or intimidation.
Kwankwaso’s warning adds to growing political tension ahead of the 2027 elections, with opposition parties increasingly challenging the influence of incumbent governors and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) across the states.
Former Deputy Governor of Bauchi State, Sagir Saleh, has dumped the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Saleh, who served as deputy governor during the administration of former Governor Isa Yuguda, formally resigned his membership of the APC in a letter.
His resignation comes as efforts to settle disagreements among party members following the 2027 primary elections continue.
His departure is coming alongside those of other prominent APC members, including former two-time governorship aspirant Bala Jibrin and Sunusi Kunde, an associate of the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof Ali Pate.
The affected members have raised concerns about the conduct of the party’s internal affairs, with some accusing the leadership of unfair treatment and alleged imposition of candidates during the primary process.
Saleh submitted his resignation to the APC chairman of Katagum Local Government Area through the chairman of Matsango Ward in Azare.
He gave personal reasons for his decision but did not disclose further details.
Jibrin, who previously served as National Auditor of the defunct Congress for Progressive Change and later sought the APC governorship ticket in Bauchi, also resigned from the party in a letter dated August 31, 2026.
His exit followed his opposition to the emergence of former Bauchi Governor Muhammad Abubakar as the APC candidate for the 2027 governorship election.
Jibrin had criticised the primary process and questioned the way the candidate emerged.
Kunde also left the APC in August, submitting his resignation to the party chairman of Beti Ward in Misau Local Government Area.
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has taken Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke’s re-election to court.
The petition is now on the notice board of the Osun State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal, in Osogbo. The papers went up on Monday, 7 September. Tribunal Secretary, Pefe Belemore, had said the notices would be displayed before noon.
Secretariat staff were already in the courtroom as preparations for sitting continued.
Two petitions challenge the 15 August result that returned Adeleke for another term. The APC case, marked EPT/OS/GOV/01/2026, was filed by its candidate, Asiwaju Munirudeen Bola Oyebamiji, against Adeleke, the Accord Party and the Independent National Electoral Commission.
The Peoples Democratic Party case, marked EPT/OS/GOV/02/2026, was filed by Adebayo Olugbenga Adedamola against Adeleke, INEC and Accord. Discover more Maps Legislative Branch Politics Display of the petitions is a procedural step. The parties must still be served before full hearing begins. Adeleke remains the declared winner. The detailed grounds of each petition have not been published. The tribunal has not issued a ruling.State & Local Government
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