Akodu polled 465 votes to defeat Innocent Anaba, who secured 21 votes, in Monday’s election.
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has congratulated Adewale Akodu on his emergence as Chairman of the Lagos State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ).
Akodu emerged victorious in the election held on Monday, November 9, 2026, polling 465 votes to defeat his opponent, Innocent Anaba, who secured 21 votes. He succeeds Adeleye Ajayi, who completed two terms in office.
In a congratulatory message issued on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Gboyega Akosile, Sanwo-Olu described Akodu’s election as recognition of his experience, professional competence and longstanding commitment to journalism and public service.
The governor expressed confidence in Akodu’s ability to provide purposeful leadership, citing his more than two decades of experience in the Lagos State Public Service, particularly his contributions to the Ministry of Information and Strategy.
He also highlighted Akodu’s previous leadership of the Lagos State Information Chapel of the NUJ, noting that his experience in public information management, strategic communication, media relations and union administration had prepared him for the new responsibility.
Sanwo-Olu expressed optimism that the new chairman would strengthen relations between government and the media, promote responsible journalism and encourage constructive engagement and accountability.
He further commended Akodu’s commitment to journalists’ welfare, professionalism and capacity development, as outlined in his 10-point agenda, urging him to embrace inclusive leadership, transparency and unity by carrying all members along regardless of their political affiliations.
The governor also encouraged the new executive to promote credible information and combat misinformation, while assuring journalists of his administration’s continued recognition of the media as an important partner in good governance, transparency and sustainable development.