Obasa wins House of Representatives nomination

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

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The primary exercise, which was conducted without a hitch, saw a large turnout of card-carrying members who validated Obasa's candidacy, highlighting the depth of his grassroots support.

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Obasa's victory comes just days after he declared his intention to contest for the federal seat on May 13, at a stakeholders' meeting in Agege, where he revealed that his decision was driven by the urging of party leaders and stakeholders who believed he could better serve Agege at the national level.

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At the earlier stakeholders' meeting, Obasa stated, "I answered the call of our leaders and stakeholders who believe I can serve Agege better, and we must present candidates with capacity, loyalty, and commitment to the progress of Agege."

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Following his victory at the primary election, Obasa expressed his gratitude for the overwhelming support he received from his constituency, saying, "I am deeply humbled by the confidence reposed in me by our leaders and members."

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Obasa further remarked, "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," and pledged to remain people-focused in his representation.

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He also stated, "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, and this validation strengthens my resolve to deliver more dividends of democracy."

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

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Observers also noted that Obasa's earlier endorsement of Hon. Ganiyu Egunjobi for Agege Constituency I and Azeez Oladapo Yusuf Ninolowo for Agege Constituency II was a strategic move to consolidate party cohesion.

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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.