Politics

When Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu appointed Dr. Ayo Ogunsan as Executive Secretary and CEO of the Lagos State Security Trust Fund (LSSTF), it was more than a routine announcement; it was a signal of a new era in public safety management for Africa’s most populous city. A seasoned administrator, serial entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for security and youth empowerment, Dr. Ogunsan brings a rare blend of strategic vision, academic rigor, and community engagement to Lagos’ security landscape. Daily Independent Saturday’s Bolatito Adebola spoke with Dr. Ogunsan about his vision, priorities, and plans to make Lagos a safer, smarter city.

Members of the Lagos state chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC), trooped to the Police College playing ground Lagos on Saturday, 18 October, 2025, to witness the inauguration of the Presidential Coalition Committee (PCC).

In another twist to the leadership crisis rocking the Labour Party (LP), its former National Chairman of the party, Barr. Julius Abure, and the factional National Secretary, Umar Farouk Ibrahim, were sighted attending the quarterly consultative meeting between political parties and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

With the clock ticking toward the June 2026 governorship poll, the All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced its decision to adopt the CONSENSUS MODE for the conduct of its Governorship Primary Election in Ekiti state.