By Lekan Lawal
All Progressives Congress (APC) aspirant Hon. Remi Oluwalogbon-Odunsi is facing severe criticism from residents of Kosofe Federal Constituency, who label her a “seasonal politician” who only becomes visible during election primaries.
The backlash follows her recent media blitz, where she aggressively rejected the May 16, 2026, primary results that declared Mayor Dele Oshinowo the winner.
Constituents argue that Oluwalogbon-Odunsi’s sudden media dominance contrasts sharply with her usual absence from the local community. While her campaign team highlights her philanthropic projects, such as skills training and women’s empowerment, community members claim these initiatives only peak when a political ticket is on the line.
Local critics point out that:
She routinely vanishes from regular community development dialogues, only to resurface with massive media campaigns right before primary screenings.
Her lack of a sustained, year-round local presence has alienated working-class voters who feel used as stepping stones for her federal ambitions.
Critics argue her political capital relies entirely on her high-profile role as the National Director of Women Mobilisation for the Remi Tinubu Support Organization, rather than genuine popularity among Kosofe residents.
Political analysts in Lagos State view her current media campaign as a strategic tool for survival rather than a fight for the constituency.
[Oluwalogbon-Odunsi's Media Strategy]
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├─► 1. delegitimise Mayor Dele Oshinowo's victory
├─► 2. Pressure APC National Leadership for a rerun
└─► 3. Preserve her federal political relevance
By issuing fiery statements to major outlets like The Punch and The Nigerian Tribune, she is attempting to bypass local unpopularity by forcing the APC National Screening Committee to intervene on procedural grounds.
While she claims to fight for “democratic values”, Kosofe locals remain skeptical, viewing her media outcry as the panic of an aspirant who realizes that influential connections cannot replace actual grassroots love.