APC Leadership Adopts Moses Olarewaju as Consensus Candidate for Amuwo Odofin Federal Constituency Seat

Moses Olarewaju adopted as APC consensus candidate for Amuwo Odofin House of Reps seat following a vote of confidence by 40 leaders.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 29, 2026, 4:54 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from The Sun Nigeria

Apex Leadership Solidifies Support for Legislative Aspirant

The internal political structure of the All Progressives Congress in Lagos State has moved to streamline its electoral strategy ahead of the upcoming legislative primaries. During a high level stakeholders meeting, party leaders from the Amuwo Odofin Federal Constituency passed a definitive vote of confidence in Moses Olarewaju. This collective endorsement designates Olarewaju as the consensus choice for the House of Representatives seat, a move aimed at consolidating the party’s voting power. According to the leaders involved, this decision is intended to be final and binding, representing a coordinated effort to present a single, formidable candidate for the constituency.

Deliberations Focused on Viability and Grassroots Appeal

The selection process was conducted through a rigorous evaluation of leadership capacity and electoral strength among the various aspirants. A total of 42 stakeholders participated in the deliberations, which were convened by former Minister of State for Defence, Senator Musiliu Obanikoro. The discussions prioritized candidates with established grassroots acceptance and the perceived ability to win the general election. By the conclusion of the session, 40 of the 42 leaders present openly declared their support for Olarewaju, identifying him as the most viable option to represent the interests of the local government area and the Oriade LCDA.

Unifying Aspirants to Avoid Internal Friction

In a significant display of party discipline, several other aspirants agreed to step down from the race to align with the leadership’s consensus arrangement. These individuals have pledged their full support to Olarewaju’s campaign, effectively reducing the likelihood of a fractured primary contest. The endorsement was formally ratified through a voice vote coordinated by Senator Obanikoro, ensuring that the transition to a single candidate was documented and agreed upon by the vast majority of the constituency’s chieftains. This level of cohesion is being viewed by local observers as a rare and strategic alignment within the Lagos APC.