As the build-up to the 2025 Local Government elections gathers momentum, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Amuwo-Odofin Local Government Area has commenced the screening of aspirants vying for various political positions under its platform.
The screening exercise, which began on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at the state party secretariat in ACME, Ikeja, saw chairmanship aspirants from the seven wards of Amuwo-Odofin, along with other aspirants from the 57 councils across Lagos State, trooping in early to submit required documents and appear before a screening panel constituted by the APC leadership.
The process is expected to ensure that only credible, competent, and party-loyal candidates emerge for the forthcoming council polls. While the screening will continue across the various senatorial districts until Wednesday, April 30, Amuwo-Odofin successfully concluded its session on the first day.
Over 20 aspirants for the Amuwo-Odofin LG chairmanship position were screened. Candidates were evaluated on political experience, educational background, community involvement, and alignment with party values. Among those present were Kemi Osho, Ibrahim Balogun, Olaitan Folorunsho, Prince Lanre Sanusi, Kola Adelegan, Junaid Sultan, Remilekun Aremu, Idris Abubakar, Jimi Shobayo, Maureen Ashara, Adebayo Dosunmu, Zainab Adeniji, Adele Adewale, Feyisope Idowu, Dipo Olorunrinu, Adams Babatunde, Dorothy Effiom, Bamidele Ige, Mrs. DaSilva, Omoniyi Olulade Bethel, and Kiki Emmanuel.
Sources within the party disclosed that the screening process involved thorough verification of documents, including educational certificates, party membership records, and performance assessments for incumbent candidates.
Present at the exercise were party faithful from various councils across the state, alongside observers from the Lagos APC State Working Committee. Also in attendance were the Lagos APC Chairman, Hon. Cornelius Ojelabi, and the Chairman of the Electoral Committee, Barr. Babatunde Ogalawere.
Speaking on his experience, one of the chairmanship aspirants, Mr. Ibrahim Balogun, said: “It was a great experience. I had the opportunity to share my vision, including the upgrade of road infrastructure and provision of free healthcare services to the vulnerable.”
The APC in Lagos State has reiterated its readiness to maintain its dominance across the 57 Local Government Areas and Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs), with Amuwo-Odofin regarded as a crucial political stronghold.
The screening exercise is expected to wrap up statewide by the end of the week, after which successful candidates will proceed to the next stage the party primaries scheduled for May.