Media Mogul Ajagbe Joins 2027 Lagos Assembly Race

​LAGOS — The race for the 11th Lagos State House of Assembly has gained a high-profile contender as Mr. Ajagbe Adeyemi Teslim, the Publisher of August24news.com, officially declared his intention to represent Lagos Island Constituency II.

​Running under the banner of the All Progressives Congress (APC), the media entrepreneur—widely known by his political moniker “Omoatitebi”—announced his bid during a press briefing on Thursday. His transition from the press gallery to the political arena marks a strategic move by a man who has spent decades documenting the very legislative processes he now seeks to join.

​From Reporting to Lawmaking

​Ajagbe, a seasoned veteran of political journalism, framed his ambition as a natural evolution of his service to the state. Having spent years embedded in the Lagos State House of Assembly as a reporter, he argues that he possesses a rare, “insider-out” perspective on the mechanics of lawmaking.

​”I am not a stranger to the doctrine of the House,” Ajagbe told reporters. “I have spent decades reporting on its politics and its laws. I have learned the ropes of legislation through observation and professional engagement. I am ready to deliver without any lacuna.”

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​The aspirant emphasized that his decision was not merely a personal ambition but a response to growing calls from grassroots supporters and youth blocks within the constituency who have felt the impact of his community leadership.

​A Resume of Loyalty and Innovation

​Beyond his bylines, Ajagbe has been a quiet architect of APC’s visual and strategic identity on the Island. His political credentials include:

• ​Executive Experience: Served as Special Adviser on Media and Digital Communications to the Chairman of Lagos Island East LCDA, Hon. Muibi Alade Folawiyo.
• ​Party Strategy: Authored the 2011 Lagos Island APC Almanac, a foundational document for party mobilization during primaries.
• ​Institutional Advocacy: Created the “GAC Golden Frame” and the “80 Distinguished Female Political Office Holders” project, the latter of which was unveiled by the First Lady of Lagos State, Dr. (Mrs.) Ibijoke Sanwo-Olu.
• ​Digital Influence: He remains the sole administrator of “The Great Islanders,” a globally recognized digital forum where Lagos political heavyweights deliberate on state and national policy.

​Heavyweight Endorsements

​The declaration has already secured significant momentum within the party hierarchy. Hon. Jide Damasio, Chairman of the APC Leadership Forum, and Hon. Ibrahim Ganiu, APC Party Chairman for Lagos Island Constituency II, released a joint statement backing the publisher.

​”Ajagbe is a core party man—dedicated and loyal,” the leaders stated. “His aspiration signifies that our youths are motivated to work for the progress of our party. He has consistently used his pen to champion the APC message; now, he is ready to use his voice on the floor of the House.”

​As the 2027 electoral cycle begins to simmer, political analysts view Ajagbe as a formidable contender whose blend of media influence, grassroots mobilization, and institutional knowledge could redefine the contest for the Lagos Island seat.