The APC has formally submitted Sanni Okanlawon (Kosofe I) and Murtala Seriki (Kosofe II) to INEC as its candidates for the Lagos State House of Assembly. Both are expected to collect and return nomination forms before Wednesday’s close of business. The submissions are official but Kosofe voters have questions worth asking before election day.
The Story
On June 30, 2026, the APC formally submitted its Kosofe candidates to INEC as part of the 2026 Lagos State House of Assembly election process. Both candidates are expected to be invited to collect nomination forms and must complete and return them to INEC before close of business on Wednesday.
Sanni Ganiyu Okanlawon
Murtala Seriki
Whoever wins these seats controls bills, budgets, and oversight of programmes that affect Kosofe’s young people — from education to employment to youth empowerment grants.
From Anthony Village to Mile 12, from Ketu to Isheri these two seats determine who speaks for Kosofe at the Lagos State Assembly. That voice matters for roads, drainage, markets, and services.
Local legislators influence state-level policies that affect trading environments, market infrastructure, and small business support in Kosofe.
Healthcare, school infrastructure, constituency empowerment — all flow through these Assembly seats. Who holds them determines who benefits.
OgasTv Observation
The submission of candidates to INEC is a process step, it is not accountability. The real test begins when voters start asking questions that candidates must answer publicly.
For Kosofe I, Hon. Okanlawon carries two terms of legislative record. That record the bills, the projects, the constituency impact is fair game for scrutiny. A third-term bid is a request for continued trust. That trust must be earned, not assumed.
For Kosofe II, Murtala Seriki enters as a fresh face but one whose candidacy was contested before the primary even held. Allegations of violence during that primary have not been resolved publicly. Kosofe II residents deserve a clear account: Who is this candidate? What does he stand for? And how did he emerge from a process that reportedly turned violent?
OgasTv will be tracking both candidates through the campaign period and will publish a full Governance Accountability profile ahead of election day.
Questions Every Kosofe Voter Should Ask
Don’t wait for campaign rallies. Start asking these now:
- What specific legislation has each candidate sponsored or supported that directly benefited Kosofe residents?
- What is the candidate’s position on flooding, drainage, and infrastructure in Kosofe?
- For Kosofe I — after two terms, what are the three most visible, verifiable achievements of Hon. Okanlawon in the constituency?
- How will each candidate engage with constituents beyond election season?
Citizen Action
The nomination form deadline is Wednesday. But your work as a voter starts today.
Community Question
“What is the ONE thing you want your Kosofe House of Assembly representative to fight for in 2026 — and have either of these candidates ever spoken about it?”
Drop your answer in the comments. OgasTv connects people to leadership.
Fact Check Status
References
- Lagos Post Online (May 26, 2026) — APC Unveils Results of Lagos Assembly Primary Elections
- The Nation Newspaper (May 27, 2026) — How Lagos APC edged out Assembly power brokers
- The Gazelle News (April 30, 2026) — Kosofe Stakeholders Query Seriki’s Eligibility
- The Sun Nigeria (May 2026) — Chaos erupts at APC Assembly primary in Kosofe
- Wikipedia — Ganiyu Sanni Okanlawon
- The Guardian Nigeria (April 29, 2026) — Okanlawon empowers constituents with ₦36m grant
- Source: INEC Office communication shared with OgasTv Civic Desk (June 30, 2026)
OgasTv does not support or oppose any political party or candidate. We hold all leaders to the same civic standard. Allegations reported in this article regarding the Kosofe II primary are sourced from published media and have not been determined by any court.
