APC CLINCHES VICTORY IN AGEGE AND ORILE-AGEGE LCDA: DODO AND DISCO EMERGE CHAIRMAN-ELECT
Agege, Lagos — July 13, 2025
By: Lemboye Abiola’s Wisdom Diary and Agbajowo Media.
In a resounding triumph for the All Progressives Congress (APC), the party’s chairmanship candidates have secured decisive wins in both Agege Local Government Area (LGA) and Orile-Agege Local Council Development Area (LCDA) in the keenly contested local government elections held on Saturday, July 12, 2025.
The elections, which were closely watched by community stakeholders and party faithful, culminated in a formal announcement at the Orile-Agege LCDA Secretariat at precisely 11:46 p.m., after meticulous collation from Ward A through Ward F.
Alhaji Tunde Azeez, widely known by supporters as Disco led the APC to a victorious outing in Agege LGA with a total of 31,503 votes. His running mate, Hon. Abdul-Ganiu Vinod Obasa (AVO), will serve as Vice-Chairman. The duo’s strategic grassroots campaign and clear message of continuity and progress proved pivotal in rallying support across the wards.
Over in Orile-Agege LCDA, Hon. Akinola Abiodun Idowu, affectionately called Dodo, clinched the chairmanship seat with a commanding 40,993 votes. His Vice-Chairman, Hon. Wale Fayemi (WF),, will join him in leading the council into a new administrative era. Dodo’s election with an unopposed, and campaign, which emphasized local empowerment, infrastructural upgrades, and community trust, resonated strongly with voters.
The official declaration of results was conducted by Mr. Anibaba Ajibola, the appointed Returning Officer. The hall at the Orile-Agege LCDA Secretariat buzzed with anticipation and energy as community leaders and observers gathered for the final tally.
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In attendance were:
Hon. Akinola Abiodun Idowu – Chairman-Elect, Orile-Agege LCDA
Hon. Wale Fayemi – Vice-Chairman-Elect
Hon. Hamzat Owolabi – Election Coordinator
Hon. Adeshina Opebiyi – Chairman Ward A
Hon. (Mrs.) Egunbiyi – Woman Leader, Orile-Agege LCDA
Mrs. Fatimoh Idowu – Wife of the Chairman-Elect, whose visible emotion and pride added warmth to the historic evening
As officially declared by the Returning Officer, Mr Anibaba Ajibola, the results are as follows:
Ward A – 9,346
Ward B – 6,039
Ward C – 4,779
Ward D – 10,449
Ward E – 4,657
Ward F – 5,723
Total Votes – 40,993
The atmosphere was further emboldened by the presence of ward and zonal executives, electoral observers, and officers of the Nigerian Police Force who ensured peaceful proceedings throughout the collation process.
With the elections now concluded, both chairmen-elect are expected to hit the ground running. Stakeholders eagerly anticipate the inauguration ceremonies and the rollout of their leadership agenda. Issues such as road rehabilitation, youth employment, market development, and primary healthcare are high on the priority list.
As the communities of Agege and Orile-Agege LCDA celebrate their newly elected leadership, there is a palpable sense of visionary-hope and the promise of purposeful governance.
Lemboye Abiola’s Wisdom Diary and Member Directorate on Publicity and Media.
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