Nigerians React As APC Chieftain, Fuad Laguda, Emerges Candidate For Surulere House Of Representatives By-Election (Details)

The announcement of Fuad Laguda, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), as the candidate for the upcoming House of Representatives by-election in Surulere Constituency 1, Lagos State, has stirred reactions among Nigerians. The by-election, scheduled for February 3, 2024, aims to fill the vacancy left by former Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila, who assumed the position of Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu….CONTINUE READING

Many Nigerians are expressing their opinions on the choice of Fuad Laguda as the APC candidate for the by-election. The political landscape in Surulere Constituency 1 is expected to witness heightened activities in the coming weeks as political parties gear up for the electoral contest.

The by-election was triggered by the resignation of Femi Gbajabiamila, who served as the Speaker of the House of Representatives for two decades before stepping down to assume the role of Chief of Staff to President Bola Tinubu. Gbajabiamila’s resignation was formally announced by Speaker Tajudeen Abbas, marking the end of his long and impactful tenure in the Green Chamber.

As the political climate in Surulere Constituency 1 heats up with the approaching by-election, Nigerians are closely watching the unfolding developments and engaging in discussions about the potential implications of this political transition on the constituency and the nation at large.