Political discourse in Badagry Constituency II has intensified in recent weeks, following a series of opinion articles and rebuttals that reflect growing tensions ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The latest intervention comes from #Hunpegan Samuel Semako, whose article titled “Politics Beyond Sentiment: Why Badagry Constituency II Deserves Accountability, Not Entitlement” was written as a direct response to a sponsored opinion published on BadagryToday.com by Hon. (Chief) Abel #Hunwi .

Hunwi’s piece, “Politics Beyond Shenanigans: Why Badagry Constituency II Must Defend Experience and Performance,” argued strongly for the re-presentation of Hon. Samuel #Setonji David for a fourth term in the Lagos State House of Assembly.

Hunwi’s article framed continuity as a strategic necessity, citing Setonji David’s legislative experience and his emergence as a principal officer of the House as evidence that sustained tenure delivers influence and dividends for Badagry.

The piece also warned against what it described as “quiet schemes” by unnamed political actors to dislodge the incumbent, portraying such moves as harmful to the constituency’s long-term interests.

Semako’s response challenges that framing, arguing that experience should not be treated as entitlement and that longevity in office must be matched by clearly measurable impact on constituents’ lives.

In his article, he insists that calls for scrutiny and alternative representation do not amount to sabotage or disloyalty, but rather reflect the core principles of democratic accountability.

He raises questions about tangible constituency outcomes, youth empowerment beyond symbolic gestures, and the tendency to equate proximity to power with grassroots transformation.

#Semako also criticises attempts to characterise dissent as externally orchestrated, warning that such narratives undermine internal party democracy and voter agency in Badagry.

This exchange is not occurring in isolation. Observers note that it forms part of a broader pattern of opinion pieces, counter-opinions and sponsored publications that have emerged following earlier commentaries by #Ofade , who has written extensively of Hon. Setonji David’s record. Those writings have, in turn, attracted rebuttals from voices calling for renewal, competition and a reassessment of representation in Constituency II.

#BadagryToday ’s publication of these contrasting views, accompanied by editorial disclaimers, has effectively turned the platform into a battleground for competing political arguments as the 2027 cycle approaches.

While supporters of continuity emphasise institutional memory, legislative ranking and political leverage, advocates of change argue that democratic vitality depends on regular evaluation, open competition and the freedom to challenge incumbency without intimidation.

Analysts say the debate reflects a constituency at a political crossroads: one camp prioritising continuity and accumulated influence within Lagos State politics, the other demanding clearer accountability and a redefinition of performance beyond titles and tenure.

As political activity gradually intensifies, attention is likely to shift from opinion essays to concrete alignments, grassroots mobilisation and party strategies.

For now, the exchanges underscore one reality: Badagry Constituency II is entering the 2027 season with heightened political awareness, sharper rhetoric and an increasingly vocal electorate determined to shape its own future.