Kafilat Ogbara Calls for Calm Amid Kosofe APC Primary Dispute

Hon. Kafilat Ogbara, the member of parliament for Kosofe Federal Constituency, has urged calm and adherence to party rules after contested primary elections within the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Ogbara, who chairs the House Committee on Women Affairs and Social Development, rejected the victory claims of rival aspirant and former local government chairman Dele Oshinowo, calling the declarations unofficial and lacking constitutional basis.

In a statement released after the primary, the lawmaker emphasized that only the APC National Secretariat in Abuja has the authority to declare the final outcome of the exercise.

“To all my supporters in Kosofe, I say, ‘be at peace.’ True democracy thrives on transparency and trust. We must await the formal announcement from the APC National Secretariat,” she said.

She called on party members and residents of the constituency to remain peaceful and law‑abiding while the party completes its internal process.

The Kosofe primary has drawn attention within Lagos APC circles amid conflicting claims over the conduct and outcome of the exercise.

Some party stakeholders and observers have questioned the process, alleging that standard voting procedures were not followed.

Ogbara’s camp also maintained that any declaration made outside the party’s national structure remains non‑binding under APC rules and the current electoral framework.

Supporters of the lawmaker highlighted her legislative record, constituency empowerment initiatives and grassroots engagement as reasons for her re‑election bid.

Ogbara said she remains focused on her legislative duties while awaiting the party’s final decision.

“Our mandate is a product of the people’s trust. We remain focused on delivering the dividends of democracy to Kosofe and supporting the Renewed Hope Agenda,” she stated.