The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has released a list of 15 governorship candidates for Lagos State ahead of the 2023 general election, with incumbent Governor of the state, Babatunde Sanwo-Olu, listed as candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adediran Azeez Olajide candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour candidate of the Labour Party (LP).

The names of the candidates were published Tuesday night at INEC office in Lagos.

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Meanwhile, the emergence of Rhodes-Vivour came as a shock to some political watchers due to claims in recent weeks by the party’s former chairman in the state, Ifagebemi Awamaridi that he remains the governorship candidate.

Others include Dickson Hakeem Olaogun (Accord Party), Balogun Tope Abdulrazaq (AA), Olayiwola Hakeem Olajide (AAC), Doherty Olufunsho Adeshina (ADC) and Bamidele Ishola (ADP).

Others are Kupoliyi Funmilayo (APM); Adeyemi Abiola Roseline (APP); Oluwo Olawale Wasiu (BP); Jim-Kamal Olanrewaju Olalekan (NNPP); Braithwaite Akinwumi Ishola (NRM); Uthman Olakunle Taofeek (SDP); Ajayi Wasiu Adebayo (YPP); and Adenipebi Mode Adekunle (ZLP).

With years of experience in Nigerian journalism, Iniobong Iwok has built a reputation for deep political insight, compelling storytelling, and consistent, fact-driven reporting. Over the years, he has gained extensive experience reporting and writing incisive political analysis. Iniobong has interviewed key political figures across Nigeria and covered major national events, including the 2019 and 2023 general elections. A versatile journalist, he also has strong experience in education reporting and sector analysis. His work reflects a deep commitment to good governance and public accountability. Iniobong holds a B.Sc. in Sociology from the University of Ilorin and an M.Sc. in Sociology (Development Specialisation) from Lagos State University.

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