Tinubu’s Daughter Rejects Lagos APC Primary Results, Threatens Protest

Folashade Tinubu-Ojo, the Iyaloja-General of Nigeria and daughter of President Bola Tinubu, has threatened to stage a protest over alleged irregularities in the Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries. Speaking at a meeting with market leaders in Ikeja, she claimed the exercise was manipulated in favour of the Justice Forum faction.

She questioned results from constituencies including Mushin II, Agege II, and Ojokoro, insisting that aspirants like Seye Oladejo, Mutiu Olaide Oladeebo, and Olotu Ojo were the rightful winners. She called for an urgent review to avoid a deepening internal crisis.

Key Points:

A protest by the president’s daughter would publicly expose deep divisions within Lagos APC and embarrass the party leadership.
The rift between the Justice Forum and Mandate Group threatens APC unity ahead of the 2027 elections, potentially weakening the party in its stronghold.
Market women, led by Tinubu-Ojo, are a significant political force in Lagos; their discontent could affect voter turnout and grassroots mobilisation.
The president’s own family challenging the primary results undermines the narrative of a united APC and could encourage other aggrieved aspirants to speak out.
If unresolved, the crisis may lead to court cases or defections, further fragmenting the party before the general election.

The APC leadership must urgently address Tinubu-Ojo’s grievances to prevent a public protest and internal explosion. The outcome will signal whether the party can manage internal democracy or descend into chaos ahead of 2027.

Sources: Meeting with market leaders, Lagos APC