APC Endorses Faud Laguda As Candidate To Fill Gbajabiamila’s Rep Position

Financial expert and public servant, Fuad Kayode-Laguda, has successfully secured the All Progressives Congress (APC) nomination for the upcoming House of Representatives by-election in Surulere Federal Constituency 1….CONTINUE READING

His nomination was affirmed following his triumph in the party’s primary election held at the Teslim Balogun Stadium in Surulere, Lagos, on Saturday.

The forthcoming by-election, slated for February 3, 2024, aims to fill the vacancy left by the former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila.

Gbajabiamila, the previous representative of the constituency, assumed the role of Chief of Staff appointed by President Bola Tinubu, leading to the need for the by-election.

Laguda secured 30 votes, surpassing the other three contestants—Raheed Owokoniran, Lawal Kabir, and Manzu Jemila—who received zero votes.

The total votes cast matched the total number of delegates, with five each from six wards, accredited delegates, and valid votes cast.

Prior to the primary, the candidate, endorsed by Gbajabiamila, had garnered support from party leaders in the constituency.

Lagos APC chairman, Pastor Cornelius Ojelabi, hinted that the former speaker would play a role in determining his legislative successor, emphasizing the supreme authority of the party.

Following the vote count, Yusuf declared, “Fuad Laguda, having scored the highest number of votes cast, is hereby declared the winner.”

The process was observed by a delegation from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), led by Gabriel Abidakun Akanbi.

Only two contenders, Laguda and Owokoniran, were present at the venue. After both signed the primary result sheet before the panel, Laguda embraced the aspirants.

Expressing gratitude to the delegates, party leaders, and constituents, Laguda promised to justify the confidence placed in him, vowing to collaborate with other aspirants as members of a united political family.