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The 1st Female LAGOS Guber Aspirant For 2027
Popular Lagos politician, Pricess Islamiyat Abiodun Oyefusi has come out for the Lagos governorship race, come 2027. Remember her? Princess Abiodun Islamiyat-Oyefusi is the former Labout Party’s Deputy Governorship candidate in Lagos State during thelast election.
Princess Abiodun Islamiyat Adetola Oyefusi, is the daughter of the late Ayangburen of Ikorodu. She holds a Law degree from the prestigious Aberdeen Law School, MBA from University of Hull. And currently an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Governance U.K. and Ireland, and a Project Management Practitioner Princess Oyefusi is a renowned politician, humanitarian, and Women Advocate at the forefront of the actualisation of the equality for women and the women agenda. She was the Labour Party deputy governorship candidate for Lagos State in the 2023 elections, and the 2019 PDP Lagos East Senatorial Candidate.
She is current Chairperson SoulLifters Foundation- the international NGO behind known community outreaches in Lagos State which are(1) Community Medics- providing monthly medical care, eyecare, and mental health outreaches in various communities throughout the 20 LGAs of Lagos State. (2) Community Foodbank providing monthly food banks for the homeless , elderly, single parents, orphans and the most vulnerable people within Lagos State. Honourary member of the West Africa Women Association (WAWA), She4He and Global Girl Chair Trustee
Recently, she had a media interaction and revealed her thoughts on a number of issues. Below are excerpts:
In one sentence, what is your heart’s greatest desire for Lagosians?
My greatest desire is for good governance in Lagos, a Lagos where hard work is rewarded, movement is easy, security is guaranteed, and government serves the people—not the other way around.
If you can only do one project in one year as governor, what will it be?
I will prioritize fixing the institutions of Lagos State to ensure citizens have access to efficient seamless services, jointly with the transportation and traffic through an integrated rail, bus, and waterway system because mobility directly affects jobs, cost of living, and quality of life.
On a scale of 1–10, how well do you relate with Elders and Traditional leaders?
8 out of 10. I value their wisdom and community influence while ensuring governance remains transparent and law-driven. Being a Royal Princess of Ikorodu Kingdom having been brought up with the understanding and appreciation of our Culture and Tradition. As well as what it means to be a steward of the people.
If someone close to you cheats the people and you must give judgment, what will you do?
There will be no protection or excuses—Justice will be served, stolen resources recovered, and the law allowed to take its full course. Law and Order must be rebuilt into our consciousness and society because where the law ends tyranny begins, and a nation whose laws sanctions and not control criminality on its citizens, that is a country whose hope is lost.
On a scale of 1–10, how do you agree with the statement “the end justifies the means”?
2 out of 10—when leaders cut corners, society pays the price in the long run.
Do you personally prefer electronic media over print?
Yes, for speed and wider engagement, but Print still matters for documentation and accountability.
Why should Lagosians pay attention to you?
Because I am offering practical solutions, disciplined leadership, and a government that listens, plans, and delivers.
If traders are occupying land meant for a highway, how will you handle it?
I will engage them, provide alternatives and timelines, and relocate humanely—development must never destroy livelihoods without solutions.
Coffee or tea?
Tea.
Indigenization or Westernization?
Indigenization with global standards, preserving who we are while competing with the world.
