The All Progressives Congress in Lagos State has released the official list of qualified chairmanship aspirants for the July 12 local government elections.
A total of 455 aspirants were screened, according to a document signed by the Chairman of the Screening Committee, Babatunde Ogala, SAN, and the Secretary, Nurudeen Bamidele.
According to Sunday Punch, Abdulganiyu Obasa, the son of the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudasiru Obasa, was absent at the screening, which was held between Tuesday and Thursday because he was asked to step down by some of the APC leaders.
“Leaders felt that his candidature will cause crisis in the party, so he was asked to step down, and his father agreed,” Sunday Punch reported.
Out of the 455 aspirants, 418 were cleared to contest in the party’s primary elections, while 14 were disqualified for lack of PVC and other electoral faults.
Additionally, 23 candidates were either absent, unsuccessful, or withdrew from the race.
The party’s primary election is scheduled for Saturday, May 10, 2025, to be held across the 20 local government areas and 37 local council development areas.
Speaking to Sunday PUNCH, the Publicity Secretary of the APC in Lagos State, Seye Oladejo, said the screening was thoroughly conducted.
He said, “The APC Lagos State qualifications are very clear for the position of chairmanship. Every qualification will be checked. For instance, the West African Examinations Council will confirm each candidate’s result. If the documents presented are accurate, there is no reason for the person to be disqualified.
“There is a committee that will oversee the turnout of petitions on the screening results. It is an opportunity for whoever feels otherwise.”