By Peace Udugba
Adewale Temitope Adedeji has emerged winner of the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Ifako-Ijaiye Constituency 01 seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The primary election was conducted peacefully on Wednesday across the seven political wards in Ifako-Ijaiye, Lagos State.
According to official results released by state electoral officers in the presence of officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission, the incumbent lawmaker representing Ifako-Ijaiye 01 polled 19,111 votes to secure victory in the contest.
Other contestants recorded significantly lower votes, with Temitope Akinyemi polling 73 votes, Quadri Lawal securing 295 votes, Afolabi Ajiboye garnering 165 votes, while Adewale Lateef received 33 votes.
Following his victory, Adedeji expressed gratitude to APC members and delegates across Ifako-Ijaiye for the overwhelming support and confidence reposed in him.
He assured constituents that he would continue to prioritise the welfare and interests of the people while also calling on party members to remain united and committed ahead of the 2027 general elections.
