The Labour Party (LP) has officially announced its candidates for the upcoming Lagos State local government, LG elections scheduled for July 12, 2025.
EpeInsights quotes the Lagos State LP Chairperson, Pastor Dayo Ekong, as saying that 26 candidates emerged from the party’s primaries conducted across 26 local council areas on Friday.
The primaries were held in line with party guidelines, marking a significant step in LP’s participation in local governance.
Ekong stated that while the party conducted primaries in 26 of Lagos State’s 57 local government areas and local council development areas (LCDAs), it will not be fielding chairmanship candidates in the remaining 30 councils. She described this as a strategic decision, citing internal considerations and resource allocation.
“We are focusing on areas where we have strong grassroots support and organizational readiness,” Ekong said.
She added that the primary for Oshodi/Isolo will be rescheduled, bringing the total number of candidates to 27.
Confirmed Chairmanship Candidates:
Some of the party’s confirmed candidates include:
- Seyi Ipinlaye – Amuwo-Odofin (Former Secretary to the Local Government)
- Oluwafemi Fadairo – Ojokoro LCDA
- Abudu Akinlola – Ojo LG
- Biola Samson – Oriade LCDA (Unopposed)
- Dr. Hassan Ademola – Itire-Ikate LCDA
- Abiodun Adegun – Coker Aguda
- Abdulaziz Awesu – Ikorodu Central
- Silifat Agbalaye – Badagry Central
- Adedayo Ashade – Ifako-Ijaiye
- Temitope Adulola – Iba
- Chioma Nzefili – Oto-Awori
Other candidates include Paul Ayanlola (Odi-Olowo/Ojuwoye), Kabiru Koleosho (Mushin), Rasak Salako (Isolo), Dr. Michael Olusegun (Ikoyi-Obalende), Lateef Liasu (Iru-Victoria Island), and John Akano (Eti-Osa).
Further, Adewale Elegbeleye will represent Eti-Osa East, Anthonia Oyeneye for Kosofe, Adedotun Shoyemi in Agboyi-Ketu, and Olajide Akinola in Ikorodu North. Others are Bolanle Ajose (Ikorodu West), Adetolu Akinnubi (Ikotun-Igando), Gideon Adeniran (Alimosho), Olayemi Olajide (Ijede), and Bolaji Oluriwale (Mosan Okunola).
Looking Ahead
This move positions the Labour Party as a competitive force in the Lagos local elections, which are typically dominated by the ruling party.
Analysts are watching closely to see whether LP’s strategy of selective participation will translate into meaningful wins or serve as groundwork for future expansion.
