APC Primaries: Mayowa Alakija emerges winner in Oshodi/Isolo constituency I

Former Education Secretary, Mayowa Alakija, popularly known as “Bibire,” has emerged as 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 election.

The primary election was held at the Legislative Hall of the Oshodi Local Government Secretariat, where party members and stakeholders gathered in large numbers for the exercise.

Results from the various wards showed Alakija dominating the poll across the constituency. In Bolade D1 Ward, he secured 3,121 votes against Ogundipe’s 1,110 votes. He also recorded a massive victory in Orile Oshodi D2 Ward with 4,352 votes, while the incumbent managed just 12 votes.

At Mafoluku D3 Ward, Alakija polled 2,102 votes compared to Ogundipe’s 166 votes. The contest was closer in Shogunle E1 Ward, where Alakija scored 484 votes, while Ogundipe received 371 votes. In Alasia Shogunle E2 Ward, Alakija secured 455 votes against Ogundipe’s 78 votes.

At the end of the collation process, Alakija emerged winner with a total of 12,251 votes, while Ogundipe polled 1,737 votes.

Another aspirant, Abiodun Orija, had earlier withdrawn from the race before voting commenced and directed his supporters to back Alakija.

The APC Returning Officer, Prince Adesanya Omoloja, subsequently declared Alakija the duly elected candidate of the party for the constituency.

The announcement sparked celebrations among supporters and party members, many of whom described the outcome as a reflection of Alakija’s grassroots support and political popularity within Oshodi/Isolo.

Party leaders also commended the peaceful conduct of the exercise and urged members to remain united ahead of the general election.

Speaking after his victory, Alakija thanked party leaders, delegates, women, youths, and supporters across the constituency for their confidence in him.

He also acknowledged supporters of other aspirants, saying their participation demonstrated democratic values and commitment to the progress of the APC.

“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.

Alakija stressed that the collective interest of the party and the constituency must come before personal ambition, urging members of the APC to work together to secure victory in the next election.

He also appreciated Abiodun Orija for stepping down from the race in the interest of party unity, while commending Ogundipe for what he described as a healthy and democratic contest.

According to him, the primary election reflected political maturity and loyalty to the APC.

Alakija reaffirmed his commitment to inclusive leadership and pledged to serve the constituency with dedication, humility, and fairness if elected.