Former Education Secretary, Mayowa Alakija, popularly known as “Bibire,” has emerged the All Progressives Congress, APC, candidate for Oshodi/Isolo State Constituency I.
Bibire defeated the incumbent lawmaker, Stephen Ogundipe in the party’s primary election ahead of the 2027 Lagos State House of Assembly poll.
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.
Ward-by-ward results showed Alakija maintaining a commanding lead across most of the constituency.
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.
At Mafoluku D3 Ward, Alakija garnered 2,102 votes compared to Ogundipe’s 166 votes.
The contest was relatively closer in Shogunle E1 Ward, where Alakija scored 484 votes against 371 votes recorded by the incumbent lawmaker.
In Alasia Shogunle E2 Ward, Alakija secured 455 votes, while Ogundipe polled 78 votes.
At the conclusion of the collation process, Alakija emerged winner with a total of 12,251 votes, while Ogundipe finished with 1,737 votes.
Another aspirant, Abiodun Orija, had withdrawn from the race before voting commenced and subsequently directed his supporters to back Alakija.
The APC Returning Officer, Prince Adesanya Omoloja, later declared Alakija as the duly elected candidate of the party for the constituency.
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.
Party leaders also commended the peaceful conduct of the exercise and urged members to remain united ahead of the general election.
In his acceptance remarks, Alakija expressed appreciation to party leaders, delegates, women, youths, and supporters across the constituency for the confidence reposed in him.
He also acknowledged supporters of other aspirants, noting that their participation reflected democratic values and commitment to the progress of the party.
“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 should take precedence over personal ambition, urging APC members to work together for victory in the next election.
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.
According to him, the primary election demonstrated 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.
