Odunuga-Bakare Clinches Lagos APC Ticket After Desmond Elliot’s Exit

In a decisive electoral outcome for Lagos State politics, Barakat Odunuga-Bakare has emerged victorious in the All Progressives Congress (APC) primary for the Surulere Constituency I House of Assembly seat. Her win, marked by a substantial margin of 11,625 votes across six wards, signals a significant shift in the constituency's political landscape. The primary was not without its drama, as incumbent lawmaker Desmond Elliot reportedly withdrew from the race, citing intimidation. Odunuga-Bakare, a former aide to the Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has leveraged strong grassroots support to clinch the party's ticket. Her campaign appears to have resonated with residents who, she noted, left their daily activities to participate in the election. Her victory positions her as the APC's flagbearer for the upcoming general elections, a role she has pledged to fulfill with dedication and a commitment to serving the constituency. The outcome reflects the intricate dynamics of party primaries within Nigeria's major political parties, where internal contests often set the stage for broader electoral battles.

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