Alhaji Ganiyu Kola Egunjobi, former chairman of Agege Local Government, has received official backing from the All Progressives Congress leadership in Agege Federal Constituency for a bid to represent the area in the House of Representatives. The support was announced by APC leaders in the constituency, alongside several other stakeholders, as political positioning begins ahead of the 2027 general elections. Egunjobi, who served as local government chairman, is now being positioned as the party's preferred candidate for the federal legislative seat. No formal primary election has been held, but the endorsement signals an early consolidation of power within the local APC structure. The party leadership in the constituency cited Egunjobi's administrative experience and grassroots connections as key factors in their decision. While no specific date was given for the official nomination process, party officials confirmed that consultations are ongoing with the national wing of the APC. Egunjobi has not yet issued a public statement on the development. The Agege Federal Constituency seat is currently occupied, and the next election is scheduled for February 2027. Opposition parties in the area have not yet declared any candidates.
When APC leaders in Agege rally behind a former council chairman before primaries, it suggests internal calculations are already shaping the 2027 race. Egunjobi's experience in local government is being framed as an asset, but early endorsements often matter more than track records in Nigerian politics. This move is less about public mandate and more about controlling the nomination process from within. In a party where structure often overrides popularity, such backing could be decisive.
