The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has constituted a 36-member Security and Intelligence Directorate for its Campaign Council ahead of the 2027 gubernatorial elections.
The directorate brings together retired senior security officers, professionals, community stakeholders and other members from diverse backgrounds as part of the party’s organisational structure for security coordination, intelligence and stakeholder engagement during the electioneering period.
Among the prominent personalities named are the Executive Secretary/CEO of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), Dr. Ayodele Ogunsan; retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police, DIG Taiwo Lakanu; General Olumuyiwa Okunowo; and retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police, AIG Hakeem Odumosu.
Their inclusion places experienced security and public safety professionals within the campaign structure to contribute to its security and intelligence framework as the party prepares for the 2027 gubernatorial contest involving Dr. Kadri Hamzat.
According to the structure, the directorate is expected to contribute to efforts aimed at supporting public peace, safety and security throughout the electioneering process, while also facilitating campaign coordination and engagement with relevant stakeholders.
The constitution of the directorate comes as political parties intensify preparations for the 2027 electoral cycle.
Also named are Dr. Rasaq Balogun, retired Colonel Dele Oyefuga, Comrade Sola Omojuwa Omosebi, Mr. Sheriff Muhammed, Mr. Liasu Rasaq, FCA, and Honourable Wasiu Ogunlana.
Other members include Mr. Sefiu Bello, Mr. Bolaji Idris Ariyo, Mr. Tunde Oyedeji, Mr. Fashesan, DCP, Mr. Kenny Motajo, Ms. Adesanya Tolulope Shared, Ms. Adedoyin Rojaiye and Mr. Sule Yusuf.
The list further features Alhaji Gafar Owolabi, Mrs. Bamgbose Damilola Ajaja, Mr. Abdulrasaq Adewole, Mr. Opeyemi Ogunsakin, Mr. Yomi Jones, Mr. Niyi Olofin and Ms. Gbemisola Olusegun Kebku.
Also appointed are Mr. Wuzu Shakiru, Honourable Issa Folami, Comrade Rasaq Olokuoba, ACP Segun M. Odunlami, ACP Leke Smith and Prince Ifalade Oyekan.
Completing the 36-member directorate are Ms. Ireti Ayomide Adewole, Mr. Ayo Adesanya, Mr. Adeyinka Isiaka, Mr. Adekunle Muritala and Chief Dayo Ariyo.
The development underscores the APC Lagos chapter’s organisational preparations for the 2027 gubernatorial election and its plans to establish a dedicated structure for security, intelligence coordination and stakeholder engagement throughout the campaign period.