Hon Olumoh leads long-serving LSHA lawmakers seeking re-election in 2027

BY ORJI ONYEKWERE

As the political tempo gradually builds toward the 2027 general elections, a clear pattern is emerging within the Lagos State House of Assembly. Ranking lawmakers are positioning themselves for third and fourth term return, underscoring a growing belief that experience, continuity, and institutional memory are critical to legislative relevance and constituency development.

Across the Assembly, several prominent figures have either declared or are strongly projected to seek extended tenures. Leading the fourth-term conversations is Adedamola Kasunmu of Ikeja Constituency II, who has openly justified his ambition on the grounds of legislative experience and the need for continuity. In Surulere, Desmond Elliot remains a subject of both support and opposition as he eyes a fourth term, while the long-serving Speaker, Mudashiru Obasa, continues to dominate the political landscape with his influence, even as he weighs broader ambitions.

Similarly, a cohort of ranking lawmakers are preparing for third-term bids, including Mojisola Lasbat Meranda, Noheem Babatunde Adams, Setonji David Samuel, Tobun Abiodun, Fatai Mojeed, and Yishawu Olusegun Gbolahan. Their anticipated returns reflect a broader institutional culture where ranking status is increasingly seen as a pathway to influence, access, and the ability to deliver tangible benefits to constituents.

Within this wider movement, the case of Hon. Olumoh Saad of Ajeromi Ifelodun Constituency I stands out , not merely as another third-term aspiration, but as a candidacy deeply rooted in the peculiar political history and unfinished business of his constituency. Hon Olumoh has done undeniably very well, setting a new record of representation in his Constituency that many want him to do one more term.

Unlike many of his counterparts whose ambitions are largely anchored on consolidating influence, Hon. Olumo Saad’s quest carries a dual significance: continuity and correction. The memory of the 2015 political episode in Ajeromi Ifelodun remains a defining factor. At that critical moment, the constituency was widely believed to be on the verge of producing a Speaker for the Assembly, a position that would have elevated its political standing across Lagos State. However, internal miscalculations and disunity led to the loss of that opportunity, a setback many still describe as self-inflicted.

That singular occurrence did not just affect an individual; it diminished the collective leverage of the entire Ajeromi Federal Constituency. In a political system where ranking and strategic positioning determine access to leadership roles, the cost of that loss has lingered for years.

It is against this backdrop that Hon. Olumoh Saad’s third-term bid must be understood, majority of his Constituents argue. His aspiration is not simply about remaining in office; it is about restoring a lost trajectory. In a legislature where seniority increasingly shapes outcomes, returning a lawmaker with experience, relationships, and institutional knowledge becomes a strategic imperative for constituencies seeking relevance.

The unfolding political climate further reinforces this argument. With indications that the All Progressives Congress primaries ahead of 2027 may be more competitive and less predictable, constituencies are under pressure to present candidates who can not only win elections but also command influence within the Assembly hierarchy.

For Ajeromi Ifelodun Constituency I, the decision is particularly consequential. It is not just about choosing a representative; it is about determining whether the constituency will reclaim its place within the power equation of Lagos politics or risk repeating the missteps of the past.

In this context, Hon. Olumoh Saad’s ambition aligns with the broader trend within the Assembly while also standing apart from it. Where others seek to extend tenure, his candidacy speaks to a deeper mission, one that blends experience with the resolve to correct history and reposition his constituency for greater political relevance, it is more than a mere ambition to a strategic continuity. In this evolving story, Ajeromi Ifelodun Constituency1, through Hon Olumoh Saad, the constituency finds itself at a familiar crossroads, one that offers a chance not just to participate, but to lead.