Honourable Musiliu Alade Aigoro has defeated Ganiu Okolawon Sanni ( OKLA) and
Babatunde Suaifu Owokoriran at the just concluded APC Primary election held at Kosofe Constituency 1.
Kosofe people woke up to a new political reality after Hon. Dr. Musliu Alade Aigoro secured a commanding win in the All Progressives Congress, APC, primaries for the Lagos State House of Assembly. The result was not close. Polling 3,595 votes across Ward A and Ward B, Aigoro outpaced his closest challenger by nearly a 3-to-1 margin, sending a clear signal that the grassroots mobilization behind his campaign had translated into votes on the ground.
The final tally left little room for debate. Aigoro polled 3,595 votes, drawing heavily from Ward A at Oworosoki’s Wanatu School and Ward B at Ifako’s Akerele Street voting center.
His closest rival, Ketiku, managed 1,225 votes to finish second. Hon. Ganiu Okolawon Sanni, popularly known as OKLA, came in third with 530 votes. The rest of the field trailed further behind: Babatunde Suaifu Owokoriran secured 105 votes, while Animarun recorded 25 votes.
Aigoro’s victory did not emerge overnight. For months, his team focused on ward-level engagements, town halls, and door-to-door outreach in Oworosoki, Ifako, and surrounding communities. The strategy was simple: make the campaign about local issues rather than party politics alone.
Voters in Ward A and Ward B said the consistency of that engagement was what set him apart.
Hon. Ganiu Okolawon Sanni, OKLA, entered the race with name recognition and an established political structure. His 530 votes was however over showed by strong allegations of using underaged voters, mostly children of Northern origin, particularly at Ward B, where more than 70 percent of people who voted for him where believed to be underaged children.
The vote was split by the emergence of multiple contenders and by Aigoro’s appeal to younger delegates seeking a generational shift in representation.
Ketiku’s 1,225 votes positioned him as the main challenger, but the gap to Aigoro proved too wide to close. Supporters of Ketiku cited his grassroots network and long-standing presence in party affairs. Yet on the day, Aigoro’s coalition of youth groups, women leaders, and community associations proved more effective at turning turnout into votes. The result underscores a growing trend in Lagos primaries: structure matters, but so does perception of accessibility.
Babatunde Suaifu Owokoriran’s 105 votes and Animarun’s 25 votes may seem marginal, but party insiders say they reflect pockets of dissent and localized alliances that could matter in the general election. While neither candidate posed a threat to the top two, their presence revealed that not all delegates were aligned with the front-runners. Both have signaled they will consult with their supporters before deciding on next steps.
Throughout the primary season, Aigoro campaigned on a platform of integrity, accountability, youth empowerment, and grassroots development. His pitch resonated in communities that felt underserved by previous representation. By framing the race as a choice between continuity and responsive leadership, he managed to consolidate support across age groups. “People want to see themselves in their representative,” a campaign aide said. “That’s what drove the numbers.”
A 2,370-vote margin over the second-place candidate gives Aigoro a strong foundation heading into the general election. It also places pressure on him to unify the party quickly. Several delegates who backed other aspirants have already indicated willingness to work together, but only if Aigoro follows through on his pledge of inclusive representation. In Kosofe Constituency 1, a divided APC could hand an opening to the opposition.
At Wanatu School, where Aigoro cast his vote, celebrations began minutes after the results were announced. Supporters described the outcome as a reward for consistency and community service. OKLA’s camp acknowledged the result but called for a review of the process, though they stopped short of alleging irregularities. Ketiku’s team congratulated Aigoro and said they would meet to determine their next move. The overall atmosphere remained peaceful, a credit to security arrangements and party officials on ground.
With the primaries settled, Aigoro’s focus shifts to the general election and to consolidating a fragmented party base. His mandate is clear, but so are the expectations. Voters in Oworosoki, Ifako, and across Kosofe Constituency 1 will be watching whether his “people-first” pledge translates into visible legislation and constituency projects. For now, the message from the primaries is unambiguous: Kosofe wants a representative who shows up, listens, and delivers. Aigoro’s next test is proving he can do all three.
