The Digest:
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has emerged victorious in the Lagos State Local Government Elections, securing all chairmanship seats across the state. Winners have been confirmed in various Local Government Areas (LGAs) and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs), according to the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC).
Key Points:
- The party won all chairmanship seats in Lagos State's LGAs and LCDAs.
- APC candidates were declared winners in all areas announced by LASIEC.
- The following individuals were elected as chairmen across Lagos' various LGAs and LCDAs:
- Ajeromi-Ifelodun LGA: Hon. Olamilekan Olu Akindipe (Lampholder)
- Alimosho LGA: Akinpelu Ibrahim Johnson
- Kosofe LGA: Barr. Moyosore Adedoyin Ogunlewe
- Mushin LGA: Hon. Haruna Olatunbosun Aruwe
- Oshodi-Isolo LGA: Otunba Kehinde Almaroof-Oloyede
- Ojo LGA: Hon. Princess Muhibat Titilola Rufai
- Ikorodu LGA: Prince Adedayo Abdullateef Ladega
- Surulere LGA: Sulaimon Yusuf Bamidele
- Agege LGA: Tunde Azeez
- Lagos Island LGA: Hon. Taiwo Oyekan
- Igando-Ikotun LCDA: Snr. Comr. Lasisi Ayinde Akinsanya
- Ifako-Ijaiye LGA: Prince Usman Akanbi Hamzat
- Somolu LGA: Hon. Lateef Ashimi
- Amuwo-Odofin LGA: Prince Lanre Sanusi (PLS)
- Lagos Mainland LGA: Alhaji Emilagba Jubril
- Yaba LCDA: Hon. John Campos Ogundare
- Eti-Osa East LCDA: Hon. Rauf Ibrahim Kayode Yemaren
- Apapa Iganmu LCDA: Hon. Wale Jimoh
- Epe LGA: Hon. Princess Surah Olayemi Animashaun
- Lekki LCDA: Hon. Rasaki Bamidele Kasali
The APC’s victory in the Lagos LG elections solidifies the party's control over the state's local governance. The sweep is a reflection of the party's widespread influence, especially as key local government areas and councils, from the high-profile Lagos Island to suburban areas like Lekki, all fall under APC leadership.
With the Lagos LG elections concluded, the APC now holds significant power across the state's local government structures. Stay connected for updates on the first steps of these new local government chairmen and their administration plans.
Source: Daily Post
