Group demands APC chairmanship candidate’s replacement over age discrepancies

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A political advocacy group, Eti-Osa Collective, has voiced serious concerns regarding alleged inconsistencies in the age records of Shamsideen Agunbiade, the All Progressives Congress (APC) chairmanship candidate for Eti-Osa Local Government Area, urging the party to replace him ahead of the upcoming local government elections in Lagos State.

The group’s position was made public in a press release issued on Tuesday and signed by its Secretary-General, Opeyemi Onifade.

The statement warned that discrepancies in a candidate’s personal information particularly age could result in disqualification or create legal challenges, and called on the APC to take swift action to prevent any complications after the polls.

According to the group, Agunbiade’s declared age has varied across different political tenures. During his term as Councillor for Ward E between 2004 and 2007, he reportedly claimed to be 33 years old. Later, while serving as Vice Chairman and Supervisor for Environment from 2017 to 2021, he allegedly stated he was 46.

However, in 2025, Agunbiade now lists his age as 49 just eight years after he previously declared 46 raising fresh concerns.

“These discrepancies are troubling and undermine the integrity of our democratic process,” the group said in its statement.

In addition to the age controversy, Eti-Osa Collective also cast doubt on the validity of Agunbiade’s academic qualifications, alleging that his certificate from Lagos State University is currently under scrutiny.

“The party must investigate and take corrective steps before the election to prevent possible disqualification or prosecution,” the group added.

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