Massive turnout as Obasa clinches APC Reps ticket in Agege

A massive crowd of party faithful stormed Agege on Saturday, May 16, as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mudashiru Obasa, emerged as the consensus candidate of the All Progressives Congress for the Agege Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives.

The peaceful primary exercise witnessed a large turnout of card-carrying party members who validated Obasa’s candidacy, highlighting his strong grassroots backing in the constituency.

The development followed Obasa’s declaration of interest on May 13 during a stakeholders’ meeting in Agege, where he formally announced his intention to contest for the federal legislative seat.

At that earlier event, he explained that his decision was driven by calls from party leaders and stakeholders who believed he could serve Agege more effectively at the national level.

“I answered the call of our leaders and stakeholders who believe I can serve Agege better. We must present candidates with capacity, loyalty, and commitment to the progress of Agege,” Obasa said.

At the primary election, Obasa expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support from his constituency.

“I am deeply humbled by the confidence reposed in me by our leaders and members. Today’s validation is not just about me; it is about our collective resolve to continue building Agege and Lagos State on the foundation of progress and development,” he remarked.

He further pledged to remain people-focused in his representation: “My commitment has always been to serve with integrity, to amplify the voices of our people, and to ensure that Agege continues to stand tall in the comity of constituencies. This validation strengthens my resolve to deliver more dividends of democracy.”

Party officials praised the peaceful conduct of the exercise, noting that it reflected the unity and discipline within the APC in Agege.

Observers also pointed to Obasa’s earlier endorsement of Hon. Ganiyu Egunjobi for Agege Constituency I and Azeez Oladapo Yusuf Ninolowo for Agege Constituency II as evidence of his broader strategy to consolidate party cohesion.

With the primary now concluded, Obasa is set to fly the APC flag in the forthcoming general election, a move that many believe will further entrench the party’s influence in Agege.

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