Lagos APC denies plot to impose candidates ahead of elections
Thursday, April 16, 2026
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress rejected rumors of a scheme to hand‑pick candidates for the upcoming legislative elections, calling the accusations unfounded and meant to stir tension within the party. Chairman Cornelius Ojelabi said the report was baseless, aiming to reassure members and the public that the party’s candidate selection will remain open and competitive
The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress has rejected claims of an alleged plan to impose candidates ahead of the forthcoming legislative elections, describing the accusations as unfounded and aimed at creating unnecessary tension within the party. In a statement issued on Thursday, the state chairman, Cornelius Ojelabi, dismissed the report credited to […] Lagos APC denies plot to impose candidates ahead of elections