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Obasa-Backed Candidates Win Lagos APC Assembly Tickets in Agege Primaries

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Two candidates, Ganiyu Egunjobi and Azeez Ninalowo, backed by Lagos State Assembly Speaker Mudashiru Obasa, won the All Progressives Congress (APC) primaries for Agege Constituencies I and II.
  • The primary elections saw heavy participation from party faithful and stakeholders, with consensus aspirants emerging from a prior caucus meeting presided over by Obasa.
  • The exercise was monitored by INEC officials, streamed live on social media, and conducted peacefully, with supporters celebrating the outcomes.

Lagos, Nigeria – The political landscape in Lagos State has seen key primary elections conclude, with candidates endorsed by the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, securing significant victories. High Chief Ganiyu Egunjobi and Azeez Ninalowo have emerged as the winners of the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Assembly primaries for Agege Constituencies I and II, respectively.

At the end of the exercise, Egunjobi polled 10, 126 while Ninalowo had 12, 455 votes to emerge winners for the primary contest for Agege Constituencies I and II respectively.

· Rotimi Sulyman, Media Aide to Ganiyu EgunjobiAnnouncing the vote tallies for the winning candidates.

The primaries, held across the wards in Agege, were characterized by robust participation from party members and stakeholders. Notably, both Egunjobi and Ninalowo had previously been selected as consensus aspirants during a party caucus meeting led by Speaker Obasa. This endorsement from the Speaker was widely seen as a pivotal factor influencing the delegates' decisions and bolstering the confidence in the chosen candidates.

Party sources said the Speaker’s endorsement significantly influenced delegates’ voting decisions and boosted confidence in the candidacies of Egunjobi and Ninalowo.

· Party SourcesCommenting on the impact of Speaker Obasa's endorsement.

The electoral process was meticulously observed, with officials from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) present to monitor the proceedings. Live streaming on various social media platforms ensured transparency, and security operatives, including the Nigeria Police Force, were deployed to maintain order. The exercise was commended by observers and party stakeholders for its peaceful, transparent, and democratic conduct, with no reported incidents of violence, disruption, or malpractice.

Large numbers of APC supporters participated in the exercise, openly identifying with their preferred candidates during the ward-based primaries.

· Rotimi Sulyman, Media Aide to Ganiyu EgunjobiDescribing the high level of participation and support during the primaries.

Following the announcement of the results, jubilant supporters of both Egunjobi and Ninalowo took to the streets of Agege in celebration. There is a palpable sense of optimism among the constituents that these newly elected representatives will provide effective leadership and continue the developmental initiatives within their respective constituencies. The successful conclusion of these primaries underscores the internal party dynamics and the influence of key figures like Speaker Obasa in shaping electoral outcomes within the state.

Following the announcement of the results, supporters of both candidates trooped to major roads and streets across Agege in celebration.

· Rotimi Sulyman, Media Aide to Ganiyu EgunjobiDescribing the celebratory atmosphere after the results were declared.
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