One member of House of Representatives, Kafilat Ogbara, don attract attention after she refuse to shake hand with Dele Oshinowo for Lagos. Oshinowo na di man wey defeat her for All Progressives Congress primary for Kosofe Federal Constituency.
Di incident happen at di inaugural Seyi Tinubu Colloquium for Lagos. Oshinowo, wey be former chairman of Agboyi-Ketu Local Council Development Area, approach Ogbara and extend him hand to greet her. But Ogbara remain seated and turn away instead of accepting di handshake.
For one video of di incident, dem hear di lawmaker talk say, “Well done, how are you? I cannot shake you.” Oshinowo react before he walk away.
Di matter come months after Oshinowo emerge as di APC candidate for Kosofe Federal Constituency in May 2026 ahead of di 2027 general election. Him victory be major development for di political contest for di constituency, wey Ogbara currently represent for House of Representatives.
Di two politicians don also dey involved in previous political disagreements. One of dem na di dispute in 2025 over di demolition of Owode-Onirin market. Di latest incident don draw attention amid continuing political tensions in Kosofe following di APC primary.
Oshinowo is expected to contest for di constituency’s House of Representatives seat in di 2027 general election, subject to di relevant electoral processes.
