Legislative profile: Seyi Lawal
Lawal's political journey can be traced to 1998 when he joined the Alliance for Democracy (AD) as a youth member.
Seyi Lawal, a member of the All Progressives Congress (APC), is the member representing Ikeja Constituency 1 at the 10th Lagos State House of Assembly.
With likely affiliations to the Oshoro Ruling House in Oregun and Aileru Ruling House in Shangisha, Magodo, Mr. Lawal is a grassroots politician.
In May 2022, he defeated Folajimi Mohammed, son of former Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed, in the APC primaries for the Ikeja Constituency 1 seat.
Mr. Lawal went on to win the main election in 2023, defeating the then ascendant Labour party.
He has described himself as a long-time farmer.
Early life and education
Mr. Lawal, born in 1972, grew up in Oregun.
He started his education at Olusosun Primary School, Oregun and completed his secondary education at Ejigbo High School, according to his profile on the House’s website.
He studied at Tai-Solarin University of Education, earning a Bachelor of Education in History and Diplomatic Studies.
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