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Huge Turnout As Obasa Secures ‘Agege’ Reps Ticket
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A massive crowd of party faithful thronged Agege on Saturday, May 16, as the Speaker of the Lagos State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Mudashiru Obasa, secured his place as the All Progressives Congress (APC) consensus candidate for the Agege Federal Constituency seat in the House of Representatives.
Obasa exchanging pleasantries with supporters after securing Agege Reps ticket
The hitch-free primary exercise saw card-carrying members in their numbers validate his candidacy, underscoring the strength of his grassroots support.
The development comes just days after Obasa’s May 13 declaration at a stakeholders’ meeting in Agege, where he announced his ambition to contest for the federal 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 had 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 Hon. 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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Hon Nnamdi Ezechi
*Burutu Federal Constituency*
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Chief Thomas Ereyitomi
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has announced special discounts on nomination and expression of interest forms for women, youths, and persons living with disabilities as part of efforts to encourage broader participation in Nigeria’s democratic process ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a statement signed by the party’s National Secretary, Ikenna Morgan Enekweizu, the party said the initiative reflects its commitment to inclusiveness and equal political opportunities for all Nigerians, both at home and in the diaspora.
According to Enekweizu, economic limitations, age, gender barriers, and physical disabilities should not prevent citizens from contributing to nation-building through active political participation.
“The fact that someone is young and may not be a money bag or is disadvantaged by some physical disabilities should not shut him or her from contributing their quota to nation-building,” the statement read.
The NDC also argued that women have historically faced cultural and structural barriers that limited their participation in politics and governance.
“Women, due to cultural and other inhibitions, have also been largely receiving the short end of the democracy stick. They, therefore, need some form of affirmative action to give them the needed push to participate and contest,” Enekweizu stated.
The party maintained that Nigeria risks undermining its democratic growth if women, who make up nearly half of the population, remain underrepresented in leadership and elective positions.
As part of the new measures, the NDC announced that all female aspirants on its platform will pay only 50 percent of the official cost for both Expression of Interest and Nomination Forms.
Similarly, aspirants between the ages of 18 and 35 will also enjoy a 50 percent reduction in fees, while Persons Living with Disabilities (PWDs) will pay only 25 percent of the advertised costs.
The statement further clarified that Presidential, Governorship, and National Assembly nomination forms would be obtained at the party’s National Secretariat in Abuja, while forms for State House of Assembly positions would be available at the party’s state offices nationwide.
The move comes amid increasing calls for greater youth inclusion, gender balance, and accessibility in Nigeria’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 elections.
The All Progressives Congress, APC, has postponed the House of Representatives Primary Election for the 2027 general elections to Saturday, May 16, 2026.
This was contained in a statement by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, on Thursday.
Morka said previously announced primary election dates for the senate, state houses of assembly, governorship and presidential primaries remain unchanged.
According to the statement, the primary elections will now be held as follows:
House of Representatives – Saturday, 16th May, 2026
Senate – Monday, 18th May, 2026
State House of Assembly – Wednesday, 20th May, 2026
Governorship – Thursday, 21st May, 2026
Presidential – Saturday, 23rd May, 2026.
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