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By Abdullateef Aliyu, Lagos The race for local government chairmanship positions in Lagos State has intensified following the announcement of July 12, 2025, as the date for council elections. The Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) last week released the official timetable, setting the stage for what is expected to be a highly competitive contest, especially within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). According to LASIEC’s spokesman, Tope Stephen, elections will hold across the 20 local government areas and 37 Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs), with political campaigns kicking off on April 18 and ending July 9.
In the last LG election held in July 2021, APC swept all chairmanship and 375 out of 376 councillorship positions. This time, however, the field is more crowded, with the scramble for APC tickets already creating tension across the 57 councils. Kawu Sumaila begins consultations over possible APC return Stakeholders strategise on exports as Nigeria’s exporters hit 1,200 Sources told Daily Trust that at least 10 aspirants have emerged in most councils, with some areas like Badagry West and Bariga reporting 20 and 17 contenders respectively.
In Ikeja LGA, not less than 10 aspirants, including Vice-Chairman Yomi Mayungbe, are jostling to succeed the outgoing two-term chairman. While some councils, such as those in Epe Division, have seen fewer aspirants due to first-term incumbents, others like Onigbongbo LCDA and Ayobo-Ipaja—where vice-chairmen took over following the death of their bosses—are seeing crowded fields as new contenders join the fray. Crisis in Agege LG over ‘imposition’ of Obasa’s son In Agege Local Government, there is uneasy calm among party leaders over the alleged imposition of AbdulGaniyu Obasa, son of Speaker of the House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa as the anointed candidate for Agege.
Sources close to the Speaker, who confirmed the development, however said the Speaker has done a lot for Agege constituency to be allowed to nominate his son. This has however prompted aspirants who have been fighting for the ticket to reconsider their plan. No automatic ticket – APC APC spokesman, Hon.
Seye Oladejo, told Daily Trust that the party would not offer automatic tickets to any aspirant, including incumbents. “There won’t be any automatic ticket. Candidates will emerge based on popularity and party preference,” he said, adding that the party will manage the situation without acrimony.
PDP set for contest The state chairman of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (PDP), Hon. Philips Aivoji, confirmed the party’s readiness to participate, noting that its candidates would be unveiled in due course. Meanwhile, the Lagos State government has assured of its commitment to a credible poll.
The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotosho, in a recent radio interview, said LASIEC has been fully equipped to deliver a transparent exercise. Unlock AI's potential! Get top prompts for content, blogs, social media, research, draft proposals and more. Boost creativity start using AI tools today! Click here to learn how it works.
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