The late Osinowo Sikiru Adebayo represented Lagos East but his death[1] brought Tokunbo Abiru to replace him after a bye-election in 2020.
[3] A total of 23 candidates registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission to contest in the election.
[4][5] A total of 14 candidates registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission to contest in the election.
[6][7] A total of 17 candidates registered with the Independent National Electoral Commission to contest in the election.
[8][9] A bye election was held on 5 December 2020 in the Lagos East Senatorial District due to a vacancy following the demise of Bayo Osinowo.