The All Progressives Congress (APC) has secured a clean sweep in the recently concluded local government elections in Badagry, Lagos State, with its candidates emerging victorious in all three councils — Badagry Local Government Area (LGA), Olorunda Local Council Development Area (LCDA), and Badagry-West LCDA.
The results were officially announced late Saturday by officials of the Lagos State Independent Electoral Commission (LASIEC) at the various collation centres in Ajara, Iworo, and Kankon.
Badagry LGA: Hunpe Coasts to Victory
At the Badagry LGA collation centre in Ajara, the Returning Officer, Mr. Akinwunmi Lewis, declared Mr. Babatunde Hunpe of the APC as the duly elected chairman. Hunpe secured an overwhelming 27,442 votes, significantly ahead of his rivals. The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate garnered 1,814 votes, while the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) candidate polled 308 votes.
Lewis stated:
“Having satisfied the requirements of the law and scored the highest number of valid votes, I hereby declare Mr. Babatunde Hunpe as the duly elected chairman of Badagry LGA.”
In his address following the announcement, Hunpe expressed gratitude to the residents of Badagry and pledged to fulfill all his campaign promises, assuring the public that his administration would surpass the achievements of his predecessor.
Olorunda LCDA: Kumayon Wins with Wide Margin
In Olorunda LCDA, Mr. Peter Kumayon, the APC candidate, was declared winner by the Returning Officer, Mr. Adegboyega Oladiran. Kumayon amassed a total of 28,799 votes, while the ZLP candidate received 562 votes. Although the PDP did not field a chairmanship candidate in the area, the party still received 470 votes.
Oladiran announced:
“Having satisfied the requirements of the law and scored the highest number of valid votes, I hereby declare Mr. Peter Kumayon as the duly elected chairman of Olorunda LCDA.”
In his post-election remarks, Kumayon thanked the people of Olorunda for their trust and support, promising not to disappoint them.
Badagry-West LCDA: Yemaren Secures Mandate
At the collation centre in Kankon, the Returning Officer, Prof. Abiodun Okedeyi of Lagos State University of Education, announced Mr. Rauf Ibrahim Yemaren of the APC as the elected chairman of Badagry-West LCDA. Yemaren secured 11,538 votes, defeating his closest contender from the ZLP who managed just 73 votes.
Prof. Okedeyi declared:
“Having satisfied the requirements of the law by securing the highest number of valid votes and scoring at least 5 per cent of the votes in all five polling units, Rauf Ibrahim Yemaren is hereby declared the duly elected Chairman of Badagry-West LCDA.”
In his victory message, Yemaren extended appreciation to key party figures, including Mr. Joseph Bamgbose, the APC Apex Leader in Badagry-West, and the outgoing Chairman, Mr. Joseph Gbenu, for their unwavering support. He promised to build on the foundation laid by his predecessor.
The APC’s victories across the three local councils reaffirm the party’s strong grassroots support in the Badagry area of Lagos State.
