2027: Lagos deputy speaker wins APC primary election

The deputy speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Mojisola Meranda, has secured the All Progressives Congress (APC) House of Assembly primary ticket for Apapa Constituency I.

She polled 2,926 votes to defeat three other candidates in the exercise conducted by the Independent National Electoral Commission.

The primaries, held at Ijora Oloye Nursery and Primary School, Ijora, on Wednesday, began around 1:00 pm and was peaceful despite a large turnout.

Delegates and agents had arrived from 9:00 am, while DSS, police and NSCDC personnel provided security at the venue.

Four candidates contested the sole ticket: Meranda, Esan Adedotun, Mike Egbayelo and Elizabeth Toluwalope.

Meranda arrived at the venue around 12:45 pm to cheers from supporters.

She said, “I thank you all for the support; it is massive.”

The APC youth leader in Ijora, Adams Aremu, told the News Agency of Nigeria that Meranda enjoyed strong grassroots support and described the primaries as a “victory day” for her.

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He added that her projects across the constituency cut across wards and had attracted widespread community backing, including support for small businesses.

Another party executive, Joseph Layode, said residents had spoken through their votes and praised her performance in office.

He said, “She could become the next Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly.”

A delegate, Folasade Ojomo, said continuity was best for the constituency and backed Meranda’s leadership.

In a separate result from an earlier exercise held across five wards in Apapa Constituency I, Meranda also polled 6,062 votes against her closest rival, Ayo Vaughan, who got 1,385 votes.

Meranda dedicated the victory to members of the party in her constituency.

She said in a statement on Thursday, “To the leaders of our great party, the dedicated delegates, my political family, and the good people of Apapa Constituency I, I express my deepest gratitude for the overwhelming show of love, trust, and confidence reposed in me at the just concluded APC primaries.

“This victory is not mine alone; it belongs to every person who believes in our shared vision of progress, unity, and purposeful representation.

“Your support humbles me and strengthens my resolve to continue serving with diligence, loyalty, and unwavering commitment to the growth and development of our constituency.”

She also pledged to continue working for the interest of her constituents.

She said, “I do not take this renewed mandate for granted, and by the grace of God, I will continue to work tirelessly for the peace, progress, and prosperity of our people.” (NAN)

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