Honourable Raji Olawale
About Hon. Raji Olawale
Raji Olawale, widely reported as Wale Raji, represents Epe federal constituency, Lagos State, in the 10th House of Representatives on the platform of the All Progressives Congress. He is a returning member: he won the APC primary for a third term in the constituency in May 2022 before his re-election at the 2023 general election.
Raji served in earlier assemblies, and in 2016 was among the members who spoke publicly during the dispute over alleged padding of the federal budget. His constituency work in Epe has included school buildings commissioned in August 2025, a market development providing 400 trading stalls in December 2025, and an earlier women's empowerment scheme run with the Lagos State Employment Trust Fund.
As of August 2026, Raji holds the APC ticket for Epe, the outcome of the party's primary having been petitioned by a rival aspirant in May 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who represents Epe federal constituency in the House of Representatives?
Honourable Raji Olawale represents Epe federal constituency in Nigeria's House of Representatives. Members of the House serve renewable four-year terms in the lower chamber of the National Assembly.
When was Raji Olawale born?
Raji Olawale was born on 12 December 1955, which makes he 70 years old.
What state does Hon. Raji Olawale represent?
Hon. Raji Olawale represents a federal constituency in Lagos State, part of Nigeria's South-West geopolitical zone. Lagos State has multiple federal constituencies, each electing one member to the House.
What does a member of the House of Representatives do?
Members of the House of Representatives make laws for the federation, originate appropriation and money bills, conduct oversight of federal ministries and agencies, and represent grassroots interests in the National Assembly. The House has 360 members, each elected from a federal constituency drawn by population.
Government of Lagos State
- Governor
- Babajide Sanwo-Olu
- House of Reps
- 23 members — listed on the Lagos State page