VIEW: The Ikorodu Division Question: Is 2027 the Year for Lagos’ ‘Silent Powerhouse’ to Lead?

By Suraju Abdulgafar As the 2027 gubernatorial race in Lagos State intensifies, a familiar debate over zoning and representation has resurfaced. When is Ikorodu Division getting the chance to rule Lagos State under a democratically elected government? Despite its political loyalty, sociocultural importance and immense human capital, Ikorodu Division remains the only division yet to occupy the state’s highest office, raising critical questions about the fairness of the current “reward system” within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC). Lagos is traditionally anchored by its five administrative divisions: Ikorodu, Badagry, Ikeja,…

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