“I cannot shake you’ – Lagos Rep, Kafilat Ogbara snubs APC rival Dele Oshinowo
A member of the House of Representatives, Kafilat Ogbara, has attracted attention after refusing to shake hands with Mayor Dele Oshinowo, who defeated her in the All Progressives Congress, APC, primary for Kosofe Federal Constituency. The incident occurred at the inaugural Seyi Tinubu Colloquium in Lagos, where Oshinowo, a former Executive Chairman of Agboyi-Ketu Local […] “I cannot shake you’ –…
Kafilat Ogbara, a representative in Nigeria's House of Representatives, recently dismissed an attempt by her rival for the Kosofe Federal Constituency, Dele Oshinowo, to greet her at the launch of the Seyi Tinubu Colloquium. Oshinowo, a former executive chairman of Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area, extended his hand for a handshake, but Ogbara remained seated and turned her back, telling him, "I cannot shake you."
The incident, captured on video, underscores the ongoing political rivalry between the two figures in the constituency. Oshinowo had earlier secured the APC nomination for the constituency in May 2026, setting the stage for the 2027 general election. The two have a history of political disputes, including a 2025 disagreement over the demolition of the Owode-Onirin market.
The latest encounter has reignited interest in the political tensions that have been simmering in Kosofe since the recent APC primary. Oshinowo is poised to represent the APC in the forthcoming election if the necessary electoral procedures are followed.
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