Senator Idiat Adebule has been confirmed as the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for the Lagos West Senatorial District ahead of the 2027 general elections. She emerged unopposed during the party’s primary election held at the Agege Stadium in Lagos State.
The affirmation process involved delegates and party faithful from all 11 wards within Agege Local Government. Returning Officer Olugbenga Nola announced that Adebule, the current senator for the district, was returned through a direct primary as the sole aspirant, highlighting the peaceful and transparent nature of the exercise.
Former Agege Local Government Chairman Ganiyu Egunjobi, who is also vying for the APC ticket for the Lagos State House of Assembly in Agege Constituency I, commended the orderly conduct of the primary. He described Agege as a cohesive political family, noting that the exercise showcased unity and cooperation among party members.
Party leaders across the district viewed the primary as evidence of consensus-building and effective grassroots mobilization within the APC. Benjamin Olabinjo, representing Ifako-Ijaiye Constituency, praised supporters for their peaceful participation, attributing the smooth process to internal consensus and the absence of opposition.
Ojokoro Local Council Development Area Chairman Adenike Rosiji remarked that the peaceful atmosphere reflected widespread acceptance of Adebule among party members, crediting stakeholder consultations for fostering unity before the primary. Gbenga Agoye, Deputy Chairman of APC in Ifako-Ijaiye, who oversaw accreditation, stated that officials strictly followed party guidelines during both accreditation and vote counting.
The primary drew a large turnout of delegates and supporters at Agege Stadium, with security personnel deployed to maintain order throughout the event.