Kosofe Reporters

The All Progressives Congress built its 2027 narrative around inclusion. “Deliberate mobilization of women,” “35% affirmative action,” “discounted nomination fees,” and “reserved seats” are all in the party’s public messaging and founding documents. The test of any policy is what happens when power is actually being shared. In Lagos, the test just failed. Ninety-one aspirants contested the APC House of Representatives primaries in Lagos State on May 16, 2026. Twelve were women, making up 15.4% of the field. That figure was already below the party’s stated 35% affirmative action target before a single vote was cast. The outcome narrowed that gap to zero. Of the 12 female aspirants, only Hon. Adebisi Adebajo of Alimosho was declared a winner, and her ticket remains contested. Lagos went into the primaries with one female House member, Kafilat Ogbara of Kosofe, and exited with none guaranteed. This was not a statistical accident. It was a structural outcome of how the party ma...

Women leaders and grassroots mobilizers of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Kosofe Federal Constituency have accused unnamed party actors of sabotaging the constituency’s House of Representatives primary, warning that the incident threatens party unity ahead of the 2027 elections. In a statement issued on May 17, 2026, the women said thousands of members turned out on election day to vote but met “a calculated attempt to suppress the grassroots” after multiple voting centers and wards were left without official voting agents. The group described the omission as a breach of electoral guidelines that “left the field wide open for manipulation” and created room for figures with “desperate political ambitions to rewrite results that do not reflect the reality of the ballot.” They criticized what they called a “shameful display of political greed,” alleging that some individuals who had already served eight years as Local Government Chairmen were trying to hijack the proce...

   By Kosofe Reporters Correspondent | On-site Coverage    What was billed as the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives primary for Kosofe Federal Constituency ended without a single ballot being cast yesterday, after party officials failed to show up at any of the designated venues across the constituency’s 10 wards. Our correspondent was on ground to monitor the event from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, moving between venues in Agboyi-Ketu, Ikosi-Isheri, and Kosofe wards. In every location, hundreds of delegates and party members arrived early but could not verify their names on the party register, and waited through the day for the arrival of the APC electoral committee and materials but none came. No Officials, No Materials, No Process By 2:00 PM no APC officials had arrived at any of the 10 wards. Party members waited patiently, contacting ward chairmen and LGA executives for updates. No communication came through. At about 5:00 PM, with...

The race for the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Representatives ticket in Somolu Federal Constituency took a dramatic turn on Friday as two frontline aspirants withdrew and threw their support behind former ALGON National Chairman, Hon. Kolade Alabi. Former Lagos State House of Assembly member Rotimi Olowo Emmanuel and former Somolu LGA Chairman Hon. Salawu Dullar formally stepped down from the contest, endorsing Alabi ahead of the 2027 general elections. The move collapses what was shaping up as a three-way battle between Olowo, Salawu, and Alabi into a single, consolidated front. Party insiders say the decision followed high-level consultations among stakeholders and leaders in Somolu and Bariga aimed at strengthening cohesion and avoiding a divisive primary. With the endorsement, Alabi now enters the APC primary with a significantly expanded base. The former Bariga LCDA chairman was already considered a frontrunner due to his grassroots mobilization record and ...

Somolu Lawmaker Points to 3 Years of Bills, Projects, and Youth Programs as Case for Re-election  Hon. Abiodun Orekoya, member representing Somolu Constituency 1 in the Lagos State House of Assembly, says continuity in leadership is key to sustaining progress in Lagos, as he threw his weight behind Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat’s bid for governor. “Continuity is the beauty of democracy,” Orekoya said in an interview. “He doesn’t need to learn. He has been in the system as deputy for many years. He just needs to start from where the current administration stops.”  He added that this would be the first time a deputy governor would succeed a governor in Lagos State. Reflecting on his three years in the Lagos Assembly, Orekoya described the experience as “fantastic” and said the House had set the standard for legislative practice in Nigeria and West Africa.  He noted that lawmakers from other states regularly come to Lagos for training because of the quality of d...

An in-depth look at Epe’s 2027 House of Representatives Contest  By Olusegun Apena  The contest for the All Progressives Congress ticket in Epe Federal Constituency presents two distinct models of public service. On one side is Barrister Saidat Olayinka Oladunjoye, a lawyer by training, former Commissioner, and current Federal Commissioner at the National Population Commission. On the other side is Akogun Wale Raji Anomo, the sitting Executive Chairman of Ikosi-Ejinrin LCDA.   Both aspirants have declared interest in the House of Representatives seat for 2027. Both have documented records in public office. Their backgrounds, however, reflect different pathways through which representation is understood and delivered.   OLADUNJOYE’S PUBLIC SERVICE RECORD   Barrister Saidat Olayinka Oladunjoye’s career spans law, insurance, education policy, and party administration. She was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1999 and holds a BA and MA in His...

By Olusegun Apena Unlike the fireworks in Constituency I, where Hon. Sanni Okanlawon is fighting off seven aspirants and an anti-third-term revolt, the political affairs in Kosofe Constituency II are more measured, more whispered. The question, however, is the same: has the incumbent done enough? Hon. Femi Saheed, the lawmaker representing Ikosi-Isheri, Agboyi-Ketu and environs, assumed office in 2020 after winning a bye-election to replace the late Hon. Tunde Buraimoh. Now serving his first full term, he is a ranking member of the House and currently chairs the powerful House Committee on Finance. Yet he has kept a low profile. As the APC primary approaches, the constituency is asking - quietly but firmly - whether that quietness is competence or invisibility.  Femi Saheed’s Scorecard Saheed is not a headline-hugging politician. He does not dominate WhatsApp groups, except when he moved the motion for the impeachment of Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa on the floor of the Hous...

Sunday Adewunmi Olabode, popularly known as “School Boy”, has expressed gratitude to the Executive Chairman of Kosofe Local Government, Hon. Barr. Moyosore Adedoyin Ogunlewe, following his appointment as Special Adviser on Transportation and Parks. In an official appreciation message, Adewunmi described the appointment as both an honour and a call to serve the people of Kosofe with diligence, integrity and dedication. “This appointment is not just an honour, but a call to serve the good people of Kosofe with diligence, integrity, and unwavering dedication. I deeply appreciate the confidence reposed in me, and I do not take this opportunity for granted,” he said. Pledging loyalty to the chairman, whom he hailed as “The White Lion, Mr Talk and Do”, Adewunmi assured that he would work tirelessly to support the administration’s vision for a more organised and efficient transportation system in the local government. “I will work tirelessly to contribute my quota towards the cont...

The former member House of Representatives, Kosofe Federal Constituency, Hon. (Prince) Rotimi Agunsoye, mni has made a passionate plea, to Nigerians to exercise patience and lend their support to the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as it works towards revamping the economy of the country. The former lawmaker made this appeal during his welcome address at the 25th-anniversary celebration of the Mandate Movement held at Police College, Ikeja in commemoration of Democracy Day on June 12. Speaking before a mammoth crowd of Mandate Movement supporters, Agunsoye highlighted the challenges facing the Nigerian economy, emphasizing that the era of the oil boom had passed.  He, therefore, stressed the need for citizens to rally behind the government's efforts to diversify and strengthen the economy for a sustainable future. "We want to use this opportunity to appeal to all Nigerians that there is a time and a seas...

As the sun rises on the 21st of April 2024, so thus the people of clear conscience across Kosofe Federal Constituency and beyond rise to celebrate the 62nd birthday of Hon. (Prince) Rotimi Agunsoye, mni - the finest and the most iconic lawmaker that has ever represented the Constituency at the National Assembly. The good people of Kosofe Federal Constituency have every reason to celebrate and honour a man who has truly exemplified what it means to be a dedicated and effective lawmaker.  Hon. Agunsoye, who served in the House of Representatives from 2015 to 2023, left an indelible mark on his constituency, redefined representation and made a lasting impact on the lives of the people he so diligently and passionately served. Throughout his tenure, Hon. Agunsoye made it his mission to bring about positive change and development to Kosofe Federal Constituency. His list of accomplishments speaks volumes about his unwavering commitment to serving his constituents with passion...

Ibraheem Bakare Olawale, a former councillor of ward C in Kosofe local government, has officially announced his intention to run for the position of Kosofe Local Government Chairman in the 2025 elections.  Olawale popularly known as "IBO" by his teeming political admirers made the declaration early this morning through a statement posted on various Whatsapp group platforms. In his statement, Ibo expressed his commitment to providing fair and responsible governance that serves the interests of the people of Kosofe.  He also highlighted his belief in the power of unity and collaboration, stating that with the support of the community, he can achieve his goals. IBO, who is well-known in the area for his previous work as a councillor and was the Chief Whip of Kosofe Local Government Legislative Arm from 2017 - 2021, is confident in his ability to bring positive change to Kosofe Local Government Area.  He promises to roll out a detailed manifesto in the near future...

By Olusegun Apena (Apenaism) The recent events unfolding within the political firmament of Kosofe have once again brought visibly to light the deep-seated schism, tensions and power struggles within the local chapter of the All Progressives Congress.  Last week Thursday, the Governor Advisory Council (GAC) members in Kosofe, namely Otunba Busura Alebiosu and Omooba Olumuyiwa Sosanya hurriedly orchestrated what they tagged, a "strategic stakeholders' meeting", at the Funplex event centre, CMD with the ostensible aim of fostering party unity, solidarity and cohesion.  The gathering was reportedly bankrolled by three council chairmen in the Greater Kosofe, namely Barrister MoyosoreOgunlewe, Kosofe Local Government; Mayor Dele Osinowo, Agboyi-Ketu LCDA and Princess Samiat Bada, Ikosi-Isheri LCDA. During the meeting which was attended by a commingling of party members, the Lagos East Senatorial Leader, Otunba Busura Alebiosu called for unity of all the party member...

*Affirms Enilolobo As Authentic Mandate Chairman  *Declares Baba Eto's Mandate Movement fake The Mandate Group Kosofe Local Government (LG) chapter, on Thursday, February 15, 2024 held its first LGA meeting of the year 2024. The event witnessed an impressive turnout of members with over 200 in attendance. The LGA Vice Chairman of the group, Alh. Bakare Adams, who presided over the meeting, told the gathering that the Mandate Group remains one and indivisible Group, and that Alhaji Abdullahi Enilolobo is it de jure state chairman. He, therefore, urged members to look askance at the imitation of the group being perpetrated by an APC chieftain Cardinand Odumbaku, otherwise known as Baba Eto, declaring his group as fake. While affirming support for Alh. Enilolobo, Alh. Adams expressed his firm belief that the Mandate Group remains a cohesive and effective force for good in Kosofe LG and charged members to be dedicated and remain loyal to ...

The immediate past member, House of Representatives, Hon. (Prince) Rotimi Agunsoye has been conferred with the prestigious award of Member of the National Institute (mni) by the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru.  The highly esteemed award was bestowed on him, alongside 96 other participants at the graduation ceremony of Senior Executive Course 45, which was held on Saturday at the Institute's New Auditorium. The award followed a 10-month intensive study on Senior Executive Course 45 at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Kuru. The graduation ceremony was a momentous occasion, attended by the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu represented by the Minister of Transportation, Senator Seidu Ahmed Alkali and other top-level government officials, diplomats, scholars, and special guests. The National Institut...

~ Projects Revenue Generation at N4.15b The Executive Chairman of Kosofe Local Government, Barrister Moyosore Ogunlewe, has presented a budget proposal of N3.87 billion to the legislative arm of the council for the 2024 fiscal year. The budget which was themed, "Budget of Public Growth and Development" was presented to the Legislators on Thursday at the Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu legislative chamber where it is expected to undergo scrutiny and deliberation for final approval. During the presentation, Barrister Ogunlewe disclosed that the proposed budget will seek to eradicate poverty and create wealth, maintain Recurrent/Capital ratio, ensures proper maintenance of public assets, shore up the Internally Generated Revenue of the council, create a conducive environment for private investors through PPP initiatives and investment climates, improve managerial efficiency to reduce public spending, and efficient mobilisation of resources towards t...

*Present Special Awards to Political Figures  It was an epoch-making day on Thursday at the Pholax Hotel, Anthony when political leaders and key stakeholders from Kosofe local government converged for a first-of-its-kind one-day retreat organized by the Senior Special Assistants to Kosofe Local Government Chairman. The retreat, aimed at providing the Senior Special Assistants with workable plans for the delivery of purposeful and impactful governance towards the year 2024, had the theme "Impact 2024: Unifying the Purpose." Furthermore, the retreat was designed to avail the SSAs a veritable platform to present dialogue, collaborate, and exchange ideas that would foster a unified vision to accelerate positive impact between the Local Government and other tiers of government in line with the visions of the Executive Chairman. The retreat began with a lecture delivered by Mr. Ayo Muritala, the Managing Partner of KNEWROW Consults, w...