By Bilesanmi Abayomi
Honourable Kafilat Ogbara, member of the House of Representatives representing Kosofe Federal Constituency, is reportedly strengthening her political base within the All Progressives Congress (APC) as tensions rise over control of local government leadership structures ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Multiple sources within the party told our correspondent that several members of the 2025 Coalition of Chairmanship Aspirants in Ikosi-Isheri Local Council Development Area (LCDA) have aligned themselves with Ogbara, some openly and others behind the scenes. The development came to the fore during a recent “Back to School” programme held at Kosofe Local Government headquarters, where members of the coalition honoured her invitation.
L-R: Omoba Adeyinka Oyediran, Hon. Toyin Balogun, Hon. Adetunji( Coalition members), APC chieftain, Hon. Busayo Adedeji, kosofe Chairman, Hon. Moyosore Ogunlewe, Hon. Kafilat Ogbara, others guests during the recent back to school programme held Kosofe Local Government headquarters.
Party insiders allege that Ogbara threw her weight behind the aspirants in their bid to unseat the incumbent Ikosi-Isheri LCDA Chairman, Princess Samiat Abolanle Bada. Political watchers say her involvement contributed to the stiff opposition mounted against Bada during her return bid at the last local government elections.
In the build-up to the July polls, Ogbara was also seen giving visible support to Hon. Adetola Abubakar, Chairman of Agboyi-Ketu LCDA, and Moyosore Ogunlewe, Chairman of Kosofe Local Government, while keeping a noticeable distance from Princess Bada.
Analysts interpret the moves as part of a larger strategy by the lawmaker to consolidate her influence in Kosofe politics ahead of 2027, by aligning with emerging power figures within the APC and gradually chipping away at the dominance of long-standing political heavyweights.
Two of such figures believed to be in her sights are Otunba Bushira Alebiosu, a leading member of the Governor’s Advisory Council (GAC), and Omoba Olumuyiwa Sosanya, both regarded as custodians of political structure in Kosofe.
Neither Ogbara nor her media team responded to requests for comment at press time.