LAGOS STATE – The All Progressives Congress (APC) Screening Committee has completed its vetting process for candidates seeking the party’s tickets for the Lagos State House of Assembly elections. According to Chairman Porok Fomson, a total of 184 aspirants were examined across the state’s 40 constituencies, with results expected to be announced on Tuesday. Fomson informed the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday that the screening exercise proceeded smoothly, crediting the positive outcome to the “enthusiastic, resilient, and committed” attitude of both party members and candidates.
Fomson emphasized that the screening was conducted in strict adherence to the APC constitution and democratic principles. Notably, only four aspirants withdrew after purchasing nomination forms, and no candidates withdrew during the screening itself. He clarified that the committee’s mandate was specifically limited to House of Assembly aspirants, while separate panels based in Abuja were responsible for screenings related to gubernatorial and National Assembly tickets, as directed by the party’s National Working Committee and its National Chairman.
Following a final round of documentation and record harmonization, the committee will submit a consolidated list to the appropriate party organ. “From now until tomorrow morning, the results will be out and presented,” Fomson stated, urging aspirants to await the outcome patiently. He also appealed to all participants to remain loyal to the APC, regardless of the results, emphasizing that the party “is big enough to contain all of us” and that the final decision should be accepted without dispute.
The distribution of aspirants varied significantly by constituency. Kosofe Constituency I recorded the highest number of candidates, with ten aspirants, followed by Epe Constituency II with nine and Surulere Constituency II with eight. Other constituencies with notable numbers included Agege II and Alimosho II, each with five aspirants, and Ifako-Ijaiye I with seven. In contrast, some constituencies had fewer applicants, such as Ojo I and Oshodi-Isolo II, each with only one aspirant.
Fomson underscored that the screening process was a “one-of-a-kind” effort, showcasing the party’s organizational capacity and the readiness of its members to contest the upcoming elections. He expressed confidence that the transparent handling of the exercise would reinforce the APC’s internal democracy and strengthen its position ahead of the 2027 electoral cycle. The imminent release of the screened list will determine which aspirants will advance to the next stage of the party’s primary elections, ultimately shaping the slate of candidates for the Lagos State House of Assembly seats in the forthcoming general elections. Media Talk Africa will continue to monitor developments as the APC finalizes its candidate roster.
