The Mandate Movement Group, a caucus within the All Progressives Congress in Alimosho Federal Constituency, Lagos State, has stated that no consensus candidate has emerged for any elective position ahead of the 2027 general elections. The clarification was issued in a statement signed by the group's leader and immediate past Publicity Secretary of the APC in the constituency, Abdullahi Enilolobo. The statement stressed that endorsements by caucuses or interest groups do not equate to consensus under party guidelines. Enilolobo explained that a consensus candidate can only emerge if all aspirants who have purchased and submitted nomination forms, and have been screened and cleared, voluntarily withdraw in writing to support one candidate.
Four aspirants have obtained APC House of Representatives nomination forms for Alimosho Federal Constituency: Olabisi Adebajo, Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf, Ganiyu Adele Ayuba, and Bode Olabisi. For Alimosho State Constituency 01, Yusuf Adisa and Luqmon Orelope have picked up forms. In Alimosho State Constituency 02, Seidu B. Ogunmodede, Nojim Olugoke, Sanuth Olowoopejo, Ibrahim Aroworatira, and Kehinde Joseph have shown interest. The group noted that Enilolobo, Bisi Yusuf, and former Deputy Governor of Lagos State Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire lead distinct caucuses within the APC structure. The Mandate Movement Group reiterated that even collective endorsements by these leaders remain expressions of preference and do not create a binding consensus. "After the screening stage, aspirants may decide to build consensus in line with party rules or proceed to direct primaries," the statement said.
The APC Mandate Movement Group says no consensus candidate exists, yet highlights powerful figures like Enilolobo, Bisi Yusuf and Adejoke Orelope-Adefulire leading competing caucuses. Their influence may shape endorsements, but the process remains officially undefined. Aspirants like Olabisi Adebajo and Uzamat Akinbile-Yusuf must still navigate screening and potential primaries. The emphasis on rules contrasts with the visible clustering of support around established names.
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