Lagos NURTW Boss Endorses KWAM 1’s Daughter for Assembly Seat

The endorsement of Damilola Ayinde Marshal, daughter of the renowned Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde Marshall (KWAM 1), by Mustapha Adekunle, popularly known as Sego and the Chairman of the Lagos State chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), signals a significant development in the political landscape of Surulere Constituency II. This backing from a prominent figure within the state's transport union adds considerable weight to Damilola's ambition to secure a seat in the Lagos State House of Assembly.

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When it is primary election, please come out en masse and vote for Dami, Omo Anifowose. She is the only one who can do it. The progress of our Surulere is our collective responsibility. It is our time.

Damilola, who is also a lawyer and serves as a Senior Special Assistant to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Tourism, has declared her intention to contest under the All Progressives Congress (APC) party. Her campaign emphasizes her readiness to serve, her professional experience, and her commitment to being a voice for the youth. She positions herself as part of a new generation of leaders focused on development and youth inclusion, believing her background uniquely qualifies her to represent the needs of her constituents.

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I am excited to share that I, Barr. Damilola Ayinde Marshal, am stepping forward to serve the good people of Surulere Constituency 2 at the Lagos State House of Assembly.

The endorsement by Sego, a key player in Lagos's influential transport sector, is strategically important. It suggests a mobilization of grassroots support and potentially a significant bloc of votes. The NURTW chairman's call for party members and supporters to vote for Damilola during the APC primaries highlights the role of such unions in political endorsements and mobilization within Lagos State.

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I am a woman of excellence and results. I am ready to serve and lead. With my background, I am fully prepared and ready to fight for what truly matters. I promise to be the voice of the youths in the House.

From a local Lagos perspective, this endorsement is noteworthy as it intertwines the worlds of entertainment, grassroots politics, and established political structures. Damilola's candidacy, backed by both her father's fame and the NURTW chairman's influence, represents a blend of celebrity appeal and traditional political networking. Her stated goal of representing the youth and driving development in Surulere Constituency II resonates with the ongoing conversations about generational change and effective representation in Nigerian politics.

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As a young woman, I believe this is exactly what my people need right now, and that is why I decided to step forward.