Alakija defeats incumbent Ogundipe to clinch APC ticket for Oshodi/Isolo I

<img width="1024" height="923" src="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/APC.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="" style="display: block; margin: auto; margin-bottom: 5px;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/APC.jpg 1024w, https://dailypost.ng/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/APC-300x270.jpg 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /> <p>Former Education Secretary, Mayowa Alakija, popularly known as “Bibire,” has emerged the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate for Oshodi/Isolo State Constituency I after defeating incumbent lawmaker, Stephen Ogundipe in the party’s primary election ahead of the 2027 Lagos State House of Assembly poll.</p> <p>The primary election results were collated at the Legislative Hall of the Oshodi Local Government Secretariat, where party members and stakeholders gathered in large numbers for the exercise.</p> <p>Ward-by-ward results showed Alakija maintaining a commanding lead across most of the constituency.</p> <p>In Bolade D1 Ward, he polled 3,121 votes against Ogundipe’s 1,110 votes. He also recorded a landslide victory in Orile Oshodi D2 Ward with 4,352 votes, while Ogundipe secured only 12 votes.</p> <p>At Mafoluku D3 Ward, Alakija garnered 2,102 votes compared to Ogundipe’s 166 votes.</p> <p>The contest was relatively closer in Shogunle E1 Ward, where Alakija scored 484 votes against 371 votes recorded by the incumbent lawmaker.</p> <p>In Alasia Shogunle E2 Ward, Alakija secured 455 votes, while Ogundipe polled 78 votes.</p> <p>At the conclusion of the collation process, Alakija emerged winner with a total of 12,251 votes, while Ogundipe finished with 1,737 votes.</p> <p>Another aspirant, Abiodun Orija, had withdrawn from the race before voting commenced and subsequently directed his supporters to back Alakija.</p> <p>The APC Returning Officer, Prince Adesanya Omoloja, later declared Alakija as the duly elected candidate of the party for the constituency.</p> <p>The announcement triggered celebrations among supporters and party members, many of whom described the outcome as a reflection of Alakija’s grassroots support and political acceptance within Oshodi/Isolo.</p> <p>Party leaders also commended the peaceful conduct of the exercise and urged members to remain united ahead of the general election.</p> <p>In his acceptance remarks, Alakija expressed appreciation to party leaders, delegates, women, youths, and supporters across the constituency for the confidence reposed in him.</p> <p>He also acknowledged supporters of other aspirants, noting that their participation reflected democratic values and commitment to the progress of the party.</p> <p>“Now that the primary election is over, this is the time for unity, reconciliation, and consolidation as we prepare for the general election ahead,” he said.</p> <p>Alakija stressed that the collective interest of the party and the constituency should take precedence over personal ambition, urging APC members to work together for victory in the next election.</p> <p>He also appreciated Abiodun Orija for stepping down from the race in the interest of unity, while commending Ogundipe for what he described as a healthy and democratic contest.</p> <p>According to him, the primary election demonstrated political maturity and loyalty to the APC.</p> <p>Alakija reaffirmed his commitment to inclusive leadership and pledged to serve the constituency with dedication, humility, and fairness if elected.</p> <p><a href="https://dailypost.ng/2026/05/21/alakija-defeats-incumbent-ogundipe-to-clinch-apc-ticket-for-oshodi-isolo-i/">Alakija defeats incumbent Ogundipe to clinch APC ticket for Oshodi/Isolo I</a></p>

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