Mudashiru Obasa secures APC consensus ticket for the Agege Federal Constituency seat after a peaceful primary exercise
A massive crowd of party members gathered in Agege on Saturday 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.
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The peaceful primary exercise saw large numbers of party faithful validate Obasa’s candidacy, reinforcing his strong grassroots influence within the constituency.
The development followed Obasa’s declaration on May 13 during a stakeholders’ meeting in Agege, where he formally announced his intention to contest for the federal legislative seat.
At the earlier gathering, the Lagos Assembly Speaker said the decision was based on appeals from party leaders and stakeholders who believed he could better represent the constituency 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.
Speaking after securing the Obasa APC consensus ticket, the lawmaker expressed appreciation to party leaders and members for the overwhelming support shown during the exercise.
“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 stated.
Obasa also pledged to sustain people centred representation if elected into the House of Representatives.
“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,” he added.
Party officials commended the orderly conduct of the primary, describing it as a reflection of unity and discipline within the APC structure in Agege.
Political observers also linked the smooth exercise to Obasa’s earlier endorsement of Ganiyu Egunjobi for Agege Constituency I and Azeez Oladapo Yusuf Ninolowo for Agege Constituency II, moves seen as part of a broader strategy to strengthen party cohesion ahead of the general election.
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With the primary concluded, Obasa is now set to fly the APC flag in the forthcoming polls, in what party supporters describe as a significant boost to the party’s political dominance in Agege.
Victory Emmanuel is a journalist and contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, business, and public affairs.
