Lawmaker-elect hails conduct of Lagos APC primaries

The All Progressives Congress candidate for Amuwo-Odofin Constituency I in the Lagos State House of Assembly election, Olaitan Folorunsho, has commended the leadership of the party and the conduct of the recently concluded primary election that produced him as the APC flag bearer.

Folorunsho, popularly known as OlaWestern, emerged victorious in the primary after polling 3,161 votes out of the 3,303 votes cast, defeating three other aspirants to secure the party’s ticket for the 2027 election.

Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday at his constituency office in Lagos, the APC candidate expressed gratitude to party leaders, delegates and supporters for what he described as a peaceful and credible exercise.

“I am deeply honoured by the massive turnout, the show of love and the overwhelming support received during this peaceful and hitch-free primary process,” Folorunsho said.

His emergence has continued to attract commendations from party stakeholders and supporters across the constituency, many of whom described the outcome as a positive development for the APC ahead of the general elections.

Folorunsho urged members of the party and residents of the constituency to remain united and committed to ensuring victory for APC candidates in the January 2027 polls.

“We must continue to support candidates who possess the experience and capacity to move the constituency forward. Our focus should remain on strengthening the party and ensuring victory at the polls,” he stated.

The APC candidate also outlined his plans for the constituency if elected into the Lagos State House of Assembly, promising to focus on grassroots development and empowerment programmes.

“My mission at the Lagos State House of Assembly is to champion grassroots development, empowerment initiatives and projects that will positively impact the lives of the people,” he added.

Folorunsho further praised President Bola Tinubu for what he described as visionary leadership under the Renewed Hope Agenda, noting that ongoing infrastructural development and government policies were positively impacting the economy.
Party leaders and supporters attributed his landslide victory to his grassroots popularity, community engagement and loyalty to the APC over the years.

With his emergence, Folorunsho will represent the APC in the Amuwo-Odofin Constituency I election for the Lagos State House of Assembly in 2027, amid growing confidence among supporters in his ability to provide effective representation.