Kazeem Omolaja Secures Decisive Victory In Lagos Mainland APC Shadow Primary Election

Kazeem Omolaja defeats incumbent Moshood Oshun in a shadow primary conducted by the Mainland Voice group in Lagos. Stakeholders warn of marginalization.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 8, 2026, 11:19 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from The Nation

Mainland Voice Conducts Strategic Shadow Primary In Lagos

In a significant move to gauge political temperature ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Mainland Voice Campaign Forum organized a shadow primary for the Lagos Mainland Federal Constituency. The exercise used a collegiate system involving 82 selected delegates to assess the standing of various aspirants seeking the All Progressives Congress ticket. Organizers noted that the primary was designed to provide a transparent reflection of internal party sentiments within the local government area. The event highlights early preparations by political groups to consolidate influence before the official primary season begins.

Omolaja Emerges As Preferred Candidate Among Delegates

The results of the shadow poll revealed a clear preference for Kazeem K. Omolaja, who secured 44 of the total votes cast. This tally placed him significantly ahead of his closest competitor, Rasheedat Omolola Essien, a former council chairperson, who received 26 votes. The outcome was seen by many participants as a definitive statement on the current leadership desires of the Mainland Voice group. The process was described by observers as peaceful and orderly, adhering to the structured guidelines set forth by the campaign forum to ensure a credible assessment of candidate popularity.

Incumbent Lawmaker Trails In Local Support Poll

A notable development during the shadow exercise was the performance of the incumbent House of Representatives member, Moshood Olanrewaju Oshun. Despite his current standing in the legislature, Oshun secured only eight votes from the delegates present. Another aspirant, Mr. Sawyer, finished with two votes, while two ballots were declared void. According to members of the Mainland Voice group, these figures suggest a potential shift in the political landscape of the constituency, as participants expressed a desire for renewed strategy and broader community engagement from their representatives.