There was a moment of panic on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, when Kolade Alabi, the Chairman of Bariga Local Government Area and Lagos State Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), collapsed during an All Progressives Congress (APC) stakeholders’ meeting in Ikeja.
The incident occurred around 12:10 p.m. at the APC Secretariat on Acme Road, where party members had gathered to discuss preparations for the upcoming local government elections. Alabi was addressing the audience when he suddenly slumped, causing alarm among attendees.
Eyewitnesses reported that immediate efforts were made to revive him. He was quickly transported to a nearby hospital for urgent medical attention. As of the time of this report, the cause of his collapse remains undisclosed, but party members have expressed relief at his prompt recovery and wished him a speedy return to good health.
Kolade Alabi is a prominent figure in Lagos politics, known for his leadership in local governance. He has been instrumental in various development projects within Bariga and has served as the state chairman of ALGON, representing the interests of local governments across Lagos State.
The APC stakeholders’ meeting was convened to strategise ahead of the local government elections. The sudden health scare of a key party figure like Alabi underscores the pressures faced by political leaders and the importance of health awareness.
Party officials have not yet released an official statement regarding the incident, but sources within the APC have indicated that the meeting was momentarily suspended following Alabi’s collapse. Attendees were visibly shaken but hopeful for his swift recovery.
This incident serves as a reminder of the physical demands placed on public servants and the need for regular health check-ups. The political community and constituents alike await further updates on Alabi’s condition and hope for his prompt return to duty.
