Four APC lawmakers lose re-election bids in Ogun primaries
Four serving members of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ogun State have lost their chances to return to the House of Representatives after the party's primaries. The results, announced by the party’s Publicity Secretary, Femi Nubi, and the Primaries Committee Chairman, Philip Shaibu, revealed several upsets. Notably, the Deputy Chief Whip, Isiaka Ibrahim, stepped down for Motunrayo Adijat Adeleye following party pressure. Mrs Adesola Elegbeji was elected in August 2025 to complete the tenure of the late Adewunmi Onanuga, who died in January 2025.
Key takeaways
- The APC in Ogun State released the list of House of Representatives primary winners, with several incumbents losing out.
- Isiaka Ibrahim stepped down for Motunrayo Adijat Adeleye as a consensus candidate for Ifo/Ewekoro Federal Constituency.
- Abiodun Akinlade, Tunji Akinosi, Femi Ogunbanwo, and Mrs Adesola Elegbeji also failed to secure return tickets.
- Mrs Adesola Elegbeji was elected in August 2025 after the death of Adewunmi Onanuga in January 2025.
- Most winners were previously adopted as consensus candidates by party stakeholders.
