By KosofePost Reporter
In a major political shake-up, the Former Executive Chairman of Agboyi-Ketu LCDA, Mayor Dele Oshinowo, has defeated the incumbent lawmaker, Hon. Kafilat Adetola Ogbara, in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary election for the Kosofe Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives.
The outcome, described by party insiders as a decisive and unexpected shift, signals a major realignment within the APC structure in Kosofe ahead of the 2027 general elections.
According to official results obtained after the delegate voting exercise, Oshinowo secured a comfortable majority of votes to emerge as the party’s flag bearer, effectively ending Ogbara’s re-election bid at the primaries stage.
A Landslide Shift in Delegates’ Support
The contest, closely monitored by political stakeholders and party members, reflected a clear swing in delegate alignment toward Oshinowo, whose campaign was anchored on grassroots mobilisation and his record as council chairman.
A delegate at the venue described the outcome as a reflection of voter sentiment within the party structure.
“The people of Kosofe have spoken loud and clear. This result reflects a desire for fresh leadership and grassroots-driven representation,” the delegate said.
Despite entering the race as the incumbent, Ogbara was unable to maintain the support base that had previously secured her mandate, as Oshinowo’s influence within local structures reportedly proved decisive.
Grassroots Politics Takes Centre Stage
Political observers attribute the outcome to Oshinowo’s strong local government track record, particularly in infrastructure delivery and community engagement within Agboyi-Ketu LCDA.
His campaign, widely described as grassroots-driven, appeared to resonate strongly with party delegates across Kosofe, shifting momentum away from the incumbent.
What This Means for Kosofe APC
With this victory, Mayor Dele Oshinowo will now fly the APC flag in the forthcoming House of Representatives election for Kosofe Federal Constituency.
As of press time, the camp of Hon. Kafilat Ogbara had yet to issue an official reaction to the outcome of the primary.
Meanwhile, celebrations have reportedly broken out among Oshinowo’s supporters across parts of Kosofe, who described the development as the beginning of a “new political direction” for the constituency.
Further updates are expected as party leadership and stakeholders react to the outcome of the primary election.
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