But, beyond the permutations, the man to decide who gets the Lagos APC governorship ticket is the President. “The purported dissolution of the state party executives by the caretaker had since been withdrawn. Speaking on the party’s readiness, PDP state Organising Secretary, Mallam Obalowu Olaitan, expressed confidence in the party’s chances. Among them is Jibrin Barde, the PDP governorship candidate in the 2023 election who has since become a chieftain of the ADC. Figures in the opposition that may likely be pushing for the seat include a former PDP governorship candidate, Kashim Ibrahim Imam; a former governorship aspirant, Alhaji Idris Mamman Durkwa, and Sheriff Banki.

Source: Punch March 20, 2026 10:31 UTC